Ralph Erickson vs. Jim Pittsley — Career Comparison

Jim Pittsley built a career as a starting pitcher and Ralph Erickson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Pittsley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.02 and WHIP 1.715 compared to 8.4 and 2.333 for Ralph Erickson. By the career numbers, Jim Pittsley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.