Doyle Alexander vs. Milt Steengrafe — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Milt Steengrafe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doyle Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.311 compared to 5.11 and 1.841 for Milt Steengrafe. By the career numbers, Doyle Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.