Jason Beverlin vs. Red Murff — Career Comparison

Jason Beverlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Murff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Murff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.490 compared to 8.69 and 1.831 for Jason Beverlin. By the career numbers, Red Murff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.