Brian Fisher vs. Herm Starrette — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Herm Starrette as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Herm Starrette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.54 and WHIP 1.283 compared to 4.39 and 1.423 for Brian Fisher. By the career numbers, Herm Starrette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.