Steve Dreyer vs. Frank Linzy — Career Comparison

Steve Dreyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Linzy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Linzy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 5.71 and 1.646 for Steve Dreyer. By the career numbers, Frank Linzy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.