Red Lynn vs. Jackson Todd — Career Comparison

Jackson Todd built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Lynn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Lynn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.95 and WHIP 1.408 compared to 4.4 and 1.388 for Jackson Todd. By the career numbers, Red Lynn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.