Ed Kinsella vs. Ted Kleinhans — Career Comparison

Ed Kinsella built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Kleinhans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Kinsella posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.493 compared to 5.26 and 1.817 for Ted Kleinhans. By the career numbers, Ed Kinsella had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.