Ralph Head vs. Al Mahon — Career Comparison

Ralph Head built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Mahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph Head posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.66 and WHIP 1.829 compared to 22.85 and 4.154 for Al Mahon. By the career numbers, Ralph Head had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.