Raúl Álvarez vs. George Edmondson — Career Comparison

Raúl Álvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and George Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Raúl Álvarez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.89 and WHIP 1.562 compared to 9.64 and 2.143 for George Edmondson. By the career numbers, Raúl Álvarez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.