Elbert Andrews vs. Joe Cade — Career Comparison

Joe Cade built a career as a starting pitcher and Elbert Andrews as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Cade posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.32 and WHIP 2.215 compared to 10.13 and 2.875 for Elbert Andrews. By the career numbers, Joe Cade had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.