Joe Bitker vs. Whitey Glazner — Career Comparison

Whitey Glazner built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Bitker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Whitey Glazner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.460 compared to 4.73 and 1.500 for Joe Bitker. By the career numbers, Whitey Glazner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.