Ed Durham vs. Tony Faeth — Career Comparison

Ed Durham built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Faeth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tony Faeth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.708 compared to 4.45 and 1.370 for Ed Durham. By the career numbers, Tony Faeth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.