Brian Broderick vs. Jeff Ware — Career Comparison

Jeff Ware 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. Brian Broderick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.57 and WHIP 1.541 compared to 7.47 and 1.966 for Jeff Ware. By the career numbers, Brian Broderick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.