Red Oldham vs. Ramon Troncoso — Career Comparison

Red Oldham built a career as a starting pitcher and Ramon Troncoso as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Troncoso posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.513 compared to 4.15 and 1.487 for Red Oldham. By the career numbers, Ramon Troncoso had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.