Rich Rodriguez vs. Vern Underhill — Career Comparison

Vern Underhill built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Rodriguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.81 and WHIP 1.481 compared to 5.7 and 2.092 for Vern Underhill. By the career numbers, Rich Rodriguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.