Vic Aldridge vs. Mike Draper — Career Comparison

Vic Aldridge built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Draper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vic Aldridge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 4.25 and 1.654 for Mike Draper. By the career numbers, Vic Aldridge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.