Howard Ehmke vs. Frank Snook — Career Comparison

Howard Ehmke built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Snook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Snook posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.354 compared to 3.75 and 1.388 for Howard Ehmke. By the career numbers, Frank Snook had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.