Howard Ehmke vs. Al Hrabosky — Career Comparison

Howard Ehmke built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Hrabosky as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Hrabosky posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.374 compared to 3.75 and 1.388 for Howard Ehmke. By the career numbers, Al Hrabosky had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.