Morrie Steevens vs. Lee Tunnell — Career Comparison

Lee Tunnell 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. Lee Tunnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.23 and WHIP 1.491 compared to 4.43 and 1.770 for Morrie Steevens. By the career numbers, Lee Tunnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.