Ed Appleton vs. Alan Brice — Career Comparison

Ed Appleton built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Brice as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alan Brice posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.100 compared to 3.25 and 1.435 for Ed Appleton. By the career numbers, Alan Brice had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.