Elbert Andrews vs. Lee Davis — Career Comparison

Lee Davis 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. Lee Davis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.63 and WHIP 1.625 compared to 10.13 and 2.875 for Elbert Andrews. By the career numbers, Lee Davis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.