Darrell May vs. Charlie Ripple — Career Comparison

Darrell May built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Ripple as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darrell May posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.467 compared to 9.45 and 2.850 for Charlie Ripple. By the career numbers, Darrell May had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.