Ed Chandler vs. Steve Soderstrom — Career Comparison

Steve Soderstrom 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. Steve Soderstrom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.27 and WHIP 1.610 compared to 6.37 and 1.449 for Ed Chandler. By the career numbers, Steve Soderstrom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.