Carl Edwards vs. Pee Wee Jenkins — Career Comparison

Pee Wee Jenkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.56 and WHIP 1.231 compared to 5.85 and 1.685 for Pee Wee Jenkins. By the career numbers, Carl Edwards had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.