Eddie Jefferson vs. Duane Underwood — Career Comparison

Eddie Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Underwood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Duane Underwood posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.63 and WHIP 1.453 compared to 5.72 and 1.694 for Eddie Jefferson. By the career numbers, Duane Underwood had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.