Joel Bennett vs. George Gillpatrick — Career Comparison

Joel Bennett built a career as a starting pitcher and George Gillpatrick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Gillpatrick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.94 and WHIP 1.743 compared to 8.53 and 2.000 for Joel Bennett. By the career numbers, George Gillpatrick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.