Ozzie Osborn vs. Connie Rector — Career Comparison

Connie Rector built a career as a starting pitcher and Ozzie Osborn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ozzie Osborn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.638 compared to 4.66 and 1.454 for Connie Rector. By the career numbers, Ozzie Osborn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.