Bill Cramer vs. Ken Forsch — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Cramer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Cramer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.571 compared to 3.37 and 1.281 for Ken Forsch. By the career numbers, Bill Cramer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.