Larry Jacobus vs. Ambrose Puttmann — Career Comparison

Ambrose Puttmann built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Jacobus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ambrose Puttmann posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.58 and WHIP 1.298 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Ambrose Puttmann had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.