Red Oldham vs. Michael Stutes — Career Comparison

Red Oldham built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Stutes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Stutes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.324 compared to 4.15 and 1.487 for Red Oldham. By the career numbers, Michael Stutes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.