Don Carlsen vs. Bill Freeman — Career Comparison

Don Carlsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Carlsen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.778 compared to 14.54 and 2.538 for Bill Freeman. By the career numbers, Don Carlsen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.