Earl Francis vs. Calvin Schiraldi — Career Comparison

Earl Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Calvin Schiraldi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Calvin Schiraldi led in strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 111), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 77). Earl Francis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 253 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Calvin Schiraldi.