Fred Buckingham vs. Tot Pressnell — Career Comparison

Tot Pressnell built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Buckingham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tot Pressnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.8 and WHIP 1.294 compared to 6 and 2.667 for Fred Buckingham. By the career numbers, Tot Pressnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.