Al Lachowicz vs. Ed Taylor — Career Comparison

Al Lachowicz built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Taylor posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.000 compared to 2.25 and 1.375 for Al Lachowicz. By the career numbers, Ed Taylor had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.