George Britt vs. Ryan Speier — Career Comparison

George Britt built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Speier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Speier posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.15 and 1.366 for George Britt. By the career numbers, Ryan Speier had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.