Brad Lesley vs. Ty Taubenheim — Career Comparison

Ty Taubenheim built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Lesley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Lesley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.313 compared to 5.09 and 1.674 for Ty Taubenheim. By the career numbers, Brad Lesley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.