Preston Claiborne vs. Dick Ellsworth — Career Comparison

Dick Ellsworth built a career as a starting pitcher and Preston Claiborne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Ellsworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 4.05 and 1.514 for Preston Claiborne. By the career numbers, Dick Ellsworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.