Brad Arnsberg vs. Leo Townsend — Career Comparison

Leo Townsend built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Arnsberg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Leo Townsend posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.81 and WHIP 0.974 compared to 4.26 and 1.566 for Brad Arnsberg. By the career numbers, Leo Townsend had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.