Dale Murray vs. Rich Yett — Career Comparison

Rich Yett built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dale Murray posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 4.95 and 1.557 for Rich Yett. By the career numbers, Dale Murray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.