Ed Dudley vs. Steve Jones — Career Comparison

Ed Dudley built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.44 and WHIP 1.469 compared to 12.36 and 2.949 for Ed Dudley. By the career numbers, Steve Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.