Stubby Overmire vs. Lynn Perry — Career Comparison

Stubby Overmire built a career as a starting pitcher and Lynn Perry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stubby Overmire posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.401 compared to 10.8 and 2.400 for Lynn Perry. By the career numbers, Stubby Overmire had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.