Walter Ball vs. Frank Moore — Career Comparison

Walter Ball built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Moore as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Moore posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.667 compared to 2.65 and 1.220 for Walter Ball. By the career numbers, Frank Moore had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.