Dave Brown vs. Tony Faeth — Career Comparison

Dave Brown built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Faeth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Brown posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.4 and WHIP 1.115 compared to 2.7 and 1.708 for Tony Faeth. By the career numbers, Dave Brown had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.