Buck Alexander vs. Jim Ray — Career Comparison

Buck Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Ray posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 6.04 and 1.622 for Buck Alexander. By the career numbers, Jim Ray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.