Andy Harrington vs. Charlie King — Career Comparison

Charlie King built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy Harrington as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Harrington posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 11.85 and 2.268 for Charlie King. By the career numbers, Andy Harrington had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.