Morrie Steevens vs. Yank Terry — Career Comparison

Yank Terry built a career as a starting pitcher and Morrie Steevens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yank Terry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.09 and WHIP 1.441 compared to 4.43 and 1.770 for Morrie Steevens. By the career numbers, Yank Terry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.