Tom Johnson vs. Elmer Stricklett — Career Comparison

Elmer Stricklett built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Elmer Stricklett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.269 compared to 3.39 and 1.434 for Tom Johnson. By the career numbers, Elmer Stricklett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.