Bill Irwin vs. Lawrence Terrell — Career Comparison

Lawrence Terrell built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Irwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lawrence Terrell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.81 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 5.82 and 1.529 for Bill Irwin. By the career numbers, Lawrence Terrell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.