Larry Dierker vs. Ed Keas — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Keas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Keas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.29 and WHIP 1.275 compared to 3.31 and 1.236 for Larry Dierker. By the career numbers, Ed Keas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.