Chuck Bowen vs. Joe Boyle — Career Comparison

Joe Boyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Bowen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Bowen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.000 compared to 4.98 and 1.444 for Joe Boyle. By the career numbers, Chuck Bowen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.