John Cornely vs. Daniel Norris — Career Comparison

Daniel Norris built a career as a starting pitcher and John Cornely as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daniel Norris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.403 compared to 36 and 4.000 for John Cornely. By the career numbers, Daniel Norris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.