Brian Bevil vs. George Jefferson — Career Comparison

George Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bevil as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Jefferson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 6.28 and 1.649 for Brian Bevil. By the career numbers, George Jefferson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.