Albert Owens vs. Stu Tate — Career Comparison

Albert Owens built a career as a starting pitcher and Stu Tate as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stu Tate posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.125 compared to 7.16 and 1.837 for Albert Owens. By the career numbers, Stu Tate had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.