Floyd Stromme vs. Ed Wells — Career Comparison

Ed Wells built a career as a starting pitcher and Floyd Stromme as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Wells posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.530 compared to 4.85 and 2.000 for Floyd Stromme. By the career numbers, Ed Wells had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.