Andy Coakley vs. Eddie Daniels — Career Comparison

Andy Coakley built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Daniels as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Daniels posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 2.35 and 1.245 for Andy Coakley. By the career numbers, Eddie Daniels had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.