George Britt vs. Steve Ziem — Career Comparison

George Britt built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Ziem 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 7.71 and 2.143 for Steve Ziem. By the career numbers, George Britt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.