Al Tedrow vs. Jim Todd — Career Comparison

Al Tedrow built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Todd as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Tedrow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.21 and WHIP 1.478 compared to 4.23 and 1.587 for Jim Todd. By the career numbers, Al Tedrow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.