Larry Jacobus vs. Ewald Pyle — Career Comparison

Ewald Pyle 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. Ewald Pyle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.580 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Ewald Pyle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.