Dave Morey vs. Pat Pacillo — Career Comparison

Pat Pacillo built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Morey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Morey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 5.9 and 1.550 for Pat Pacillo. By the career numbers, Dave Morey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.