Don Durham vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

Don Durham built a career as a starting pitcher and Layne Somsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Durham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.83 and WHIP 1.602 compared to 19.29 and 3.857 for Layne Somsen. By the career numbers, Don Durham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.