Frank Beck vs. Rip Jordan — Career Comparison

Rip Jordan built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Beck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rip Jordan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.61 and WHIP 1.469 compared to 6.62 and 1.765 for Frank Beck. By the career numbers, Rip Jordan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.