Caleb Freeman vs. Russ Van Atta — Career Comparison

Russ Van Atta built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Caleb Freeman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 5.6 and 1.693 for Russ Van Atta. By the career numbers, Caleb Freeman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.