Willie Cathey vs. Nick Christiani — Career Comparison

Willie Cathey built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Christiani as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Christiani posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.471 compared to 5.17 and 1.365 for Willie Cathey. By the career numbers, Nick Christiani had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.