Kyle Farnsworth vs. Herman Purcell — Career Comparison

Herman Purcell built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Farnsworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Farnsworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.26 and WHIP 1.409 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Herman Purcell. By the career numbers, Kyle Farnsworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.