Dave Rajsich vs. Ladd White — Career Comparison

Ladd White built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ladd White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.633 compared to 4.6 and 1.509 for Dave Rajsich. By the career numbers, Ladd White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.