Lum Davenport vs. Lefty Wilson — Career Comparison

Lefty Wilson 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 Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.39 and WHIP 1.241 compared to 7.71 and 1.954 for Lum Davenport. By the career numbers, Lefty Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.