Jeff Criswell vs. Mike Morgan — Career Comparison

Mike Morgan built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Criswell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Criswell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.75 and WHIP 1.475 compared to 4.23 and 1.428 for Mike Morgan. By the career numbers, Jeff Criswell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.