Charlie Beverly vs. Red Ehret — Career Comparison

Charlie Beverly built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Ehret as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Ehret posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 5.18 and 1.457 for Charlie Beverly. By the career numbers, Red Ehret had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.