Sherman Edwards vs. Juan Guzman — Career Comparison

Juan Guzman built a career as a starting pitcher and Sherman Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sherman Edwards posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 4.08 and 1.381 for Juan Guzman. By the career numbers, Sherman Edwards had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.