Bob Schultz vs. Unknown Towell — Career Comparison

Bob Schultz built a career as a starting pitcher and Unknown Towell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Schultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.661 compared to 54 and 6.000 for Unknown Towell. By the career numbers, Bob Schultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.