Jim Lyle vs. Frank Stewart — Career Comparison

Frank Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Lyle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Lyle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Frank Stewart. By the career numbers, Jim Lyle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.