Ed Morris vs. Clarke Schmidt — Career Comparison

Clarke Schmidt built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Morris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Morris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.82 and WHIP 1.108 compared to 3.82 and 1.276 for Clarke Schmidt. By the career numbers, Ed Morris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.