Richard Lovelady vs. Jackson Todd — Career Comparison

Jackson Todd built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Lovelady as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jackson Todd posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 5.35 and 1.387 for Richard Lovelady. By the career numbers, Jackson Todd had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.