Jim Colzie vs. Andy Pratt — Career Comparison

Jim Colzie built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy Pratt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Colzie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.43 and WHIP 1.764 compared to 15 and 4.333 for Andy Pratt. By the career numbers, Jim Colzie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.