Tim Conroy vs. Chad Orvella — Career Comparison

Tim Conroy built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Orvella as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Conroy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.69 and WHIP 1.575 compared to 5.79 and 1.907 for Chad Orvella. By the career numbers, Tim Conroy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.