Steve Dreyer vs. Earl Lewis — Career Comparison

Steve Dreyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Earl Lewis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Dreyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.71 and WHIP 1.646 compared to 18 and 2.333 for Earl Lewis. By the career numbers, Steve Dreyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.