Ed Heusser vs. Robert Suarez — Career Comparison

Ed Heusser built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Suarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Suarez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.91 and WHIP 1.010 compared to 3.69 and 1.350 for Ed Heusser. By the career numbers, Robert Suarez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.