Willie Jensen vs. Ray Lamb — Career Comparison

Willie Jensen built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray Lamb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Lamb posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.54 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 3.64 and 1.667 for Willie Jensen. By the career numbers, Ray Lamb had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.