Jeff Bettendorf vs. Felix Evans — Career Comparison

Felix Evans built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Bettendorf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Felix Evans posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.33 and WHIP 1.427 compared to 4.66 and 1.448 for Jeff Bettendorf. By the career numbers, Felix Evans had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.