Jason Bere vs. Don Cooper — Career Comparison

Jason Bere built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Cooper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Bere posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.14 and WHIP 1.572 compared to 5.27 and 1.723 for Don Cooper. By the career numbers, Jason Bere had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.