Mel Parnell vs. Kerry Woodson — Career Comparison

Mel Parnell built a career as a starting pitcher and Kerry Woodson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Woodson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.683 compared to 3.5 and 1.413 for Mel Parnell. By the career numbers, Kerry Woodson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.