Ed Albrecht vs. Scott Fredrickson — Career Comparison

Ed Albrecht built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Fredrickson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Albrecht posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.543 compared to 6.21 and 1.793 for Scott Fredrickson. By the career numbers, Ed Albrecht had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.