Tim Drew vs. Jess Todd — Career Comparison

Tim Drew built a career as a starting pitcher and Jess Todd as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Drew posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.02 and WHIP 1.807 compared to 7.62 and 1.976 for Jess Todd. By the career numbers, Tim Drew had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.