Lem Cross vs. Mike Johnson — Career Comparison

Mike Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lem Cross as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.85 and WHIP 1.665 compared to 7.66 and 2.000 for Lem Cross. By the career numbers, Mike Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.