George Britt vs. John Foley — Career Comparison

George Britt built a career as a starting pitcher and John Foley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Britt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.366 compared to 4.5 and 1.375 for John Foley. By the career numbers, George Britt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.