Lew Krausse Jr. vs. Laddie Renfroe — Career Comparison

Lew Krausse Jr. built a career as a starting pitcher and Laddie Renfroe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lew Krausse Jr. posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.371 compared to 13.5 and 3.000 for Laddie Renfroe. By the career numbers, Lew Krausse Jr. had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.