Mark Fidrych vs. Greg Harris — Career Comparison

Mark Fidrych built a career as a starting pitcher and Greg Harris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Fidrych posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.225 compared to 3.69 and 1.409 for Greg Harris. By the career numbers, Mark Fidrych had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.