Tim Drummond vs. Howard Ehmke — Career Comparison

Howard Ehmke built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Drummond as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howard Ehmke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.29 and 1.535 for Tim Drummond. By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.