Denny Lemaster vs. Buck Washer — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Washer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Denny Lemaster posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.58 and WHIP 1.329 compared to 6 and 3.000 for Buck Washer. By the career numbers, Denny Lemaster had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.