Francisco Cordero vs. George Daniels — Career Comparison

George Daniels built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cordero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Cordero posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.402 compared to 4.26 and 1.855 for George Daniels. By the career numbers, Francisco Cordero had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.