Adam Bernero vs. Phil Marchildon — Career Comparison

Phil Marchildon built a career as a starting pitcher and Adam Bernero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Marchildon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.93 and WHIP 1.456 compared to 5.91 and 1.519 for Adam Bernero. By the career numbers, Phil Marchildon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.