Bob Lawrence vs. Phil Redding — Career Comparison

Phil Redding built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lawrence as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Redding posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.14 and WHIP 1.607 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Bob Lawrence. By the career numbers, Phil Redding had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.