Von McDaniel vs. Tyler Owens — Career Comparison

Von McDaniel built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Owens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Owens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 3.45 and 1.297 for Von McDaniel. By the career numbers, Tyler Owens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.