Steve Engel vs. Jack Lazorko — Career Comparison

Steve Engel built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Lazorko as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Lazorko posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.22 and WHIP 1.423 compared to 5.57 and 1.703 for Steve Engel. By the career numbers, Jack Lazorko had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.