Mike Adamson vs. Craig Lefferts — Career Comparison

Mike Adamson built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Lefferts as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Lefferts posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.43 and WHIP 1.296 compared to 7.46 and 2.053 for Mike Adamson. By the career numbers, Craig Lefferts had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.