Fred Bell vs. Harry Eccles — Career Comparison

Fred Bell built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Eccles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Bell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.51 and WHIP 1.436 compared to 4.71 and 1.143 for Harry Eccles. By the career numbers, Fred Bell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.