Frank Owen vs. Ken Ray — Career Comparison

Frank Owen built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Owen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.55 and WHIP 1.131 compared to 5.13 and 1.734 for Ken Ray. By the career numbers, Frank Owen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.