Dwight Bernard vs. Jerry Davie — Career Comparison

Jerry Davie built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dwight Bernard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.648 compared to 4.17 and 1.582 for Jerry Davie. By the career numbers, Dwight Bernard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.