Elbert Andrews vs. Ken Chase — Career Comparison

Ken Chase 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. Ken Chase posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.27 and WHIP 1.615 compared to 10.13 and 2.875 for Elbert Andrews. By the career numbers, Ken Chase had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.