Fred Buckingham vs. Brett Myers — Career Comparison

Brett Myers built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Buckingham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Myers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.355 compared to 6 and 2.667 for Fred Buckingham. By the career numbers, Brett Myers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.