Larry Bradford vs. Al Lary — Career Comparison

Al Lary built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Bradford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Bradford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.52 and WHIP 1.370 compared to 6.53 and 1.675 for Al Lary. By the career numbers, Larry Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.