Pat Ahearne vs. Reggie Richter — Career Comparison

Pat Ahearne built a career as a starting pitcher and Reggie Richter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Reggie Richter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.13 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 11.7 and 2.600 for Pat Ahearne. By the career numbers, Reggie Richter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.