Spud Chandler vs. Tom Gorman — Career Comparison

Spud Chandler built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Gorman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spud Chandler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.84 and WHIP 1.205 compared to 3.77 and 1.330 for Tom Gorman. By the career numbers, Spud Chandler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.