Chuck Finley vs. David Lundquist — Career Comparison

Chuck Finley built a career as a starting pitcher and David Lundquist as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Finley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 7.92 and 1.872 for David Lundquist. By the career numbers, Chuck Finley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.