Ed Conley vs. Bailey Falter — Career Comparison

Bailey Falter built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Conley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Conley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.15 and WHIP 1.197 compared to 4.58 and 1.288 for Bailey Falter. By the career numbers, Ed Conley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.