Sam Narron vs. Jeremiah Reardon — Career Comparison

Sam Narron built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeremiah Reardon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeremiah Reardon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 13.5 and 3.375 for Sam Narron. By the career numbers, Jeremiah Reardon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.