Bert Cole vs. Fred Lamlein — Career Comparison

Bert Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Lamlein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Lamlein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.571 compared to 4.67 and 1.593 for Bert Cole. By the career numbers, Fred Lamlein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.