Ed Chandler vs. Frank Lary — Career Comparison

Frank Lary built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Chandler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Lary posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.283 compared to 6.37 and 1.449 for Ed Chandler. By the career numbers, Frank Lary had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.