Dave Ferriss vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Dave Ferriss built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.301 compared to 3.64 and 1.395 for Dave Ferriss. By the career numbers, Brian Fuentes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.