Red Horse Etheridge vs. Sergio Romo — Career Comparison

Red Horse Etheridge built a career as a starting pitcher and Sergio Romo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sergio Romo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.21 and WHIP 1.078 compared to 4.26 and 1.421 for Red Horse Etheridge. By the career numbers, Sergio Romo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.