Pat Ahearne vs. Taylor Thompson — Career Comparison

Pat Ahearne built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.13 and WHIP 2.438 compared to 11.7 and 2.600 for Pat Ahearne. By the career numbers, Taylor Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.