Walt Masterson vs. Chris Seddon — Career Comparison

Walt Masterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Seddon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walt Masterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.515 compared to 5.47 and 1.541 for Chris Seddon. By the career numbers, Walt Masterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.