Art Ceccarelli vs. Kevin Chapman — Career Comparison

Art Ceccarelli built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Chapman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Chapman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.09 and WHIP 1.582 compared to 5.05 and 1.526 for Art Ceccarelli. By the career numbers, Kevin Chapman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.