Charlie Kerfeld vs. Terry Taylor — Career Comparison

Terry Taylor built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Kerfeld as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Kerfeld posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.572 compared to 6.26 and 1.652 for Terry Taylor. By the career numbers, Charlie Kerfeld had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.