Bill Bell vs. Robinson Checo — Career Comparison

Robinson Checo built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Bell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Bell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.32 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 7.61 and 1.882 for Robinson Checo. By the career numbers, Bill Bell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.