Erik Bennett vs. Al Fitzmorris — Career Comparison

Al Fitzmorris built a career as a starting pitcher and Erik Bennett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Fitzmorris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.381 compared to 7.81 and 1.807 for Erik Bennett. By the career numbers, Al Fitzmorris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.