Brian Broderick vs. Chris Narveson — Career Comparison

Chris Narveson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Broderick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Narveson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.71 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 6.57 and 1.541 for Brian Broderick. By the career numbers, Chris Narveson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.