Sherman Edwards vs. Unknown Latimer — Career Comparison

Unknown Latimer built a career as a starting pitcher and Sherman Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sherman Edwards posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 4.06 and 1.422 for Unknown Latimer. By the career numbers, Sherman Edwards had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.