Eric King vs. Morrie Steevens — Career Comparison

Eric King built a career as a starting pitcher and Morrie Steevens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric King posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.97 and WHIP 1.353 compared to 4.43 and 1.770 for Morrie Steevens. By the career numbers, Eric King had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.