Paul Fry vs. Deacon Meyers — Career Comparison

Deacon Meyers built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Fry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Deacon Meyers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.422 compared to 4.82 and 1.438 for Paul Fry. By the career numbers, Deacon Meyers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.