Bailey Falter vs. Howie Judson — Career Comparison

Bailey Falter built a career as a starting pitcher and Howie Judson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howie Judson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 4.58 and 1.288 for Bailey Falter. By the career numbers, Howie Judson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.