Ralph Erickson vs. Britt Reames — Career Comparison

Britt Reames 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. Britt Reames posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.628 compared to 8.4 and 2.333 for Ralph Erickson. By the career numbers, Britt Reames had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.