John Lawson vs. Pete Naktenis — Career Comparison

John Lawson built a career as a starting pitcher and Pete Naktenis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Lawson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2 and WHIP 1.111 compared to 10.72 and 2.338 for Pete Naktenis. By the career numbers, John Lawson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.