Morrie Critchley vs. Dave Vineyard — Career Comparison

Dave Vineyard built a career as a starting pitcher and Morrie Critchley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Morrie Critchley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.35 and WHIP 1.349 compared to 4.17 and 1.593 for Dave Vineyard. By the career numbers, Morrie Critchley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.