Willie Cathey vs. Lem Cross — Career Comparison

Willie Cathey built a career as a starting pitcher and Lem Cross as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Cathey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.17 and WHIP 1.365 compared to 7.66 and 2.000 for Lem Cross. By the career numbers, Willie Cathey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.