Ralph Judd vs. Ben Tincup — Career Comparison

Ben Tincup built a career as a starting pitcher and Ralph Judd as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Tincup posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.450 compared to 3.32 and 1.380 for Ralph Judd. By the career numbers, Ben Tincup had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.