Joe Bitker vs. Blue Moon Odom — Career Comparison

Blue Moon Odom 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. Blue Moon Odom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.451 compared to 4.73 and 1.500 for Joe Bitker. By the career numbers, Blue Moon Odom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.