Al Piechota vs. Steve Rain — Career Comparison

Al Piechota built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Rain as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Rain posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.46 and WHIP 1.679 compared to 5.66 and 1.774 for Al Piechota. By the career numbers, Steve Rain had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.