Kevin Coffman vs. Steve Watkins — Career Comparison

Kevin Coffman built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Watkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Watkins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.28 and WHIP 1.465 compared to 6.42 and 1.952 for Kevin Coffman. By the career numbers, Steve Watkins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.