Lefty Clarke vs. Steve Senteney — Career Comparison

Lefty Clarke built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Senteney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Senteney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Lefty Clarke. By the career numbers, Steve Senteney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.