Ralph Caldwell vs. Edgar Ibarra — Career Comparison

Ralph Caldwell built a career as a starting pitcher and Edgar Ibarra as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edgar Ibarra posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.25 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 4.2 and 1.413 for Ralph Caldwell. By the career numbers, Edgar Ibarra had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.