Dugan Darnell vs. Chris Narveson — Career Comparison

Chris Narveson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dugan Darnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dugan Darnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 4.71 and 1.367 for Chris Narveson. By the career numbers, Dugan Darnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.