Brian Fisher vs. Art Schallock — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Art Schallock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Art Schallock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.720 compared to 4.39 and 1.423 for Brian Fisher. By the career numbers, Art Schallock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.