Lawrence Terrell vs. Bryan Ward — Career Comparison

Lawrence Terrell built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Ward as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Ward posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.09 and WHIP 1.537 compared to 5.81 and 1.534 for Lawrence Terrell. By the career numbers, Bryan Ward had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.