John Fick vs. Al Reavis — Career Comparison

Al Reavis built a career as a starting pitcher and John Fick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Fick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.125 compared to 9.13 and 1.901 for Al Reavis. By the career numbers, John Fick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.