Connie Rector vs. Ledell Titcomb — Career Comparison

Connie Rector built a career as a starting pitcher and Ledell Titcomb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ledell Titcomb posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.47 and WHIP 1.371 compared to 4.66 and 1.454 for Connie Rector. By the career numbers, Ledell Titcomb had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.