David Clyde vs. Larry Corcoran — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Corcoran as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Corcoran posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.36 and WHIP 1.105 compared to 4.63 and 1.540 for David Clyde. By the career numbers, Larry Corcoran had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.