Ed Pierce vs. Jon Ratliff — Career Comparison

Ed Pierce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jon Ratliff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Ratliff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.000 compared to 3.38 and 2.438 for Ed Pierce. By the career numbers, Jon Ratliff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.