Ted Alexander vs. Chris Reitsma — Career Comparison

Ted Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Reitsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.28 and WHIP 1.295 compared to 4.7 and 1.456 for Chris Reitsma. By the career numbers, Ted Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.