Jason Beverlin vs. Eric O'Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jason Beverlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric O'Flaherty as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric O'Flaherty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.410 compared to 8.69 and 1.831 for Jason Beverlin. By the career numbers, Eric O'Flaherty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.