Gary Boyd vs. Curtis Partch — Career Comparison

Gary Boyd built a career as a starting pitcher and Curtis Partch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Curtis Partch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.52 and WHIP 1.548 compared to 9 and 2.091 for Gary Boyd. By the career numbers, Curtis Partch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.