Rick Baldwin vs. Frank Stewart — Career Comparison

Frank Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Baldwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Baldwin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.434 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Frank Stewart. By the career numbers, Rick Baldwin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.