Lum Davenport vs. Lefty Robinson — Career Comparison

Lefty Robinson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lum Davenport as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lefty Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.95 and WHIP 1.728 compared to 7.71 and 1.954 for Lum Davenport. By the career numbers, Lefty Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.