Chris Britton vs. George Jefferson — Career Comparison

George Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Britton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Jefferson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 3.83 and 1.332 for Chris Britton. By the career numbers, George Jefferson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.