Ed Appleton vs. Bryan King — Career Comparison

Ed Appleton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan King as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan King posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.67 and WHIP 1.071 compared to 3.25 and 1.435 for Ed Appleton. By the career numbers, Bryan King had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.