Kolton Ingram vs. Red Torkelson — Career Comparison

Red Torkelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Kolton Ingram as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Torkelson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.66 and WHIP 2.060 compared to 8.44 and 2.438 for Kolton Ingram. By the career numbers, Red Torkelson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.