Ray Fontenot vs. Harley Parker — Career Comparison

Ray Fontenot built a career as a starting pitcher and Harley Parker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Fontenot posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 5.9 and 1.749 for Harley Parker. By the career numbers, Ray Fontenot had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.