James Parr vs. Daniel Webb — Career Comparison

James Parr built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daniel Webb posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.691 compared to 5.2 and 1.651 for James Parr. By the career numbers, Daniel Webb had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.