Bill Fitch vs. Lance Pendleton — Career Comparison

Bill Fitch built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance Pendleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance Pendleton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 1.661 compared to 8.1 and 1.725 for Bill Fitch. By the career numbers, Lance Pendleton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.