Epp Sell vs. Larry Thomas — Career Comparison

Epp Sell built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Thomas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.02 and WHIP 1.427 compared to 6.56 and 1.604 for Epp Sell. By the career numbers, Larry Thomas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.