Rube Fischer vs. Rodney Myers — Career Comparison

Rube Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Rodney Myers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rodney Myers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.07 and WHIP 1.590 compared to 5.1 and 1.667 for Rube Fischer. By the career numbers, Rodney Myers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.