Ed Connolly vs. Edwar Ramirez — Career Comparison

Ed Connolly built a career as a starting pitcher and Edwar Ramirez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edwar Ramirez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.582 compared to 5.88 and 1.885 for Ed Connolly. By the career numbers, Edwar Ramirez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.