Ed Brandt vs. Doug Corbett — Career Comparison

Ed Brandt built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Corbett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Corbett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.349 compared to 3.86 and 1.375 for Ed Brandt. By the career numbers, Doug Corbett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.