George Britt vs. John Curtiss — Career Comparison

George Britt built a career as a starting pitcher and John Curtiss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Curtiss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.183 compared to 4.15 and 1.366 for George Britt. By the career numbers, John Curtiss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.