Dick Fowler vs. Libe Washburn — Career Comparison

Dick Fowler built a career as a starting pitcher and Libe Washburn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Fowler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.11 and WHIP 1.493 compared to 4.37 and 1.571 for Libe Washburn. By the career numbers, Dick Fowler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.