John Lannan vs. Beryl Richmond — Career Comparison

John Lannan built a career as a starting pitcher and Beryl Richmond as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Beryl Richmond posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.875 compared to 4.18 and 1.454 for John Lannan. By the career numbers, Beryl Richmond had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.