Emil Levsen vs. Jeff Plympton — Career Comparison

Emil Levsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Plympton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Plympton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.688 compared to 4.17 and 1.483 for Emil Levsen. By the career numbers, Jeff Plympton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.