Casey Fossum vs. Al Lawson — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Lawson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fossum posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.45 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 6.63 and 2.158 for Al Lawson. By the career numbers, Casey Fossum had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.