Wilbur Lansing vs. Dewey Robinson — Career Comparison

Wilbur Lansing built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewey Robinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wilbur Lansing posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.76 and WHIP 1.239 compared to 4.05 and 1.369 for Dewey Robinson. By the career numbers, Wilbur Lansing had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.