Derek Botelho vs. Perci Garner — Career Comparison

Derek Botelho built a career as a starting pitcher and Perci Garner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Perci Garner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.929 compared to 4.9 and 1.603 for Derek Botelho. By the career numbers, Perci Garner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.