Charlie Beverly vs. Dave Sells — Career Comparison

Charlie Beverly built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Sells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Sells posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.9 and WHIP 1.598 compared to 5.18 and 1.457 for Charlie Beverly. By the career numbers, Dave Sells had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.