Fritz Clausen vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

Robert Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Fritz Clausen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fritz Clausen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.461 compared to 4.18 and 1.357 for Robert Ray. By the career numbers, Fritz Clausen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.