Everett Teaford vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Everett Teaford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Viola led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 76), and home run suppression (HR9+ 73 vs 60). Everett Teaford held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 94). Role difference aside, Frank Viola holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.