Bob Lacey vs. Daniel Lynch — Career Comparison

Daniel Lynch built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lacey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lacey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.429 compared to 4.56 and 1.438 for Daniel Lynch. By the career numbers, Bob Lacey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.