Paul Clemens vs. Cla Meredith — Career Comparison

Paul Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Cla Meredith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cla Meredith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.408 compared to 4.89 and 1.500 for Paul Clemens. By the career numbers, Cla Meredith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.