Joe Bonikowski vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Joe Bonikowski built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Farr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Farr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.25 and WHIP 1.373 compared to 3.88 and 1.355 for Joe Bonikowski. By the career numbers, Steve Farr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.