Pat Ahearne vs. Jack Lundbom — Career Comparison

Pat Ahearne built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Lundbom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Lundbom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.62 and WHIP 1.882 compared to 11.7 and 2.600 for Pat Ahearne. By the career numbers, Jack Lundbom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.