Ray Jarvis vs. Chris Mears — Career Comparison

Ray Jarvis built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Mears as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Jarvis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.556 compared to 5.44 and 1.476 for Chris Mears. By the career numbers, Ray Jarvis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.