Buster Narum vs. Dan Woodman — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Woodman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Woodman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.94 and WHIP 1.306 compared to 4.45 and 1.492 for Buster Narum. By the career numbers, Dan Woodman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.