Michael Driscoll vs. Jack Lively — Career Comparison

Jack Lively built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Driscoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Lively posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.59 and WHIP 1.557 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Jack Lively had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.