Dewey Robinson vs. Ed Wright — Career Comparison

Ed Wright built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewey Robinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Wright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.438 compared to 4.05 and 1.369 for Dewey Robinson. By the career numbers, Ed Wright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.