Ken Forsch vs. Bob Malloy — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Malloy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Malloy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.26 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 3.37 and 1.281 for Ken Forsch. By the career numbers, Bob Malloy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.