Jerry Fahr vs. Don Liddle — Career Comparison

Don Liddle built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Fahr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Liddle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.438 compared to 4.76 and 2.294 for Jerry Fahr. By the career numbers, Don Liddle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.