Elbert Andrews vs. Robert Lacy — Career Comparison

Robert Lacy 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. Robert Lacy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.56 and WHIP 1.843 compared to 10.13 and 2.875 for Elbert Andrews. By the career numbers, Robert Lacy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.