Andy Lapihuska vs. Ken Ray — Career Comparison

Andy Lapihuska built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Ray posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.13 and WHIP 1.734 compared to 7.04 and 1.652 for Andy Lapihuska. By the career numbers, Ken Ray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.