A. J. Alexy vs. Ed Chandler — Career Comparison

A. J. Alexy built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Chandler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. A. J. Alexy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.3 and WHIP 1.633 compared to 6.37 and 1.449 for Ed Chandler. By the career numbers, A. J. Alexy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.