Jack Kull vs. Red Ryan — Career Comparison

Red Ryan built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Kull as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Kull posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 2.667 compared to 3.33 and 1.260 for Red Ryan. By the career numbers, Jack Kull had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.