Red Oldham vs. Steve Shea — Career Comparison

Red Oldham built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Shea as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Shea posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.22 and WHIP 1.311 compared to 4.15 and 1.487 for Red Oldham. By the career numbers, Steve Shea had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.