Slim Harrell vs. Stubby Overmire — Career Comparison

Stubby Overmire built a career as a starting pitcher and Slim Harrell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Slim Harrell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 3.96 and 1.401 for Stubby Overmire. By the career numbers, Slim Harrell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.