Art Ceccarelli vs. Steven Cruz — Career Comparison

Art Ceccarelli built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Cruz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Cruz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.219 compared to 5.05 and 1.526 for Art Ceccarelli. By the career numbers, Steven Cruz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.