Willie Cathey vs. Turk Farrell — Career Comparison

Willie Cathey built a career as a starting pitcher and Turk Farrell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Turk Farrell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.45 and WHIP 1.277 compared to 5.17 and 1.365 for Willie Cathey. By the career numbers, Turk Farrell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.