Ted Lilly vs. Bill Swarback — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Swarback as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Lilly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.273 compared to 5.06 and 2.063 for Bill Swarback. By the career numbers, Ted Lilly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.