Bob Cremins vs. Nathan Eovaldi — Career Comparison

Nathan Eovaldi built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Cremins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nathan Eovaldi posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.259 compared to 5.06 and 1.500 for Bob Cremins. By the career numbers, Nathan Eovaldi had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.