Bruce Cunningham vs. Lou Polli — Career Comparison

Bruce Cunningham built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Polli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Cunningham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.503 compared to 4.68 and 1.843 for Lou Polli. By the career numbers, Bruce Cunningham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.