Howard Ehmke vs. Franklin Morales — Career Comparison

Howard Ehmke built a career as a starting pitcher and Franklin Morales as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howard Ehmke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.56 and 1.480 for Franklin Morales. By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.