Gerald Alexander vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

Gerald Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Layne Somsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gerald Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.79 and WHIP 1.765 compared to 19.29 and 3.857 for Layne Somsen. By the career numbers, Gerald Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.