Steve Comer vs. Jimmy Herget — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Herget as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Herget led in run prevention (ERA+ 160 vs 118), walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 104), and home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 137). Role difference aside, Jimmy Herget holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.