Steve Ratzer vs. Jeff Ware — Career Comparison

Jeff Ware built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Ratzer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Ratzer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.17 and WHIP 1.969 compared to 7.47 and 1.966 for Jeff Ware. By the career numbers, Steve Ratzer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.