Don Carman vs. George Knight — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and George Knight as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Knight posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.11 and 1.380 for Don Carman. By the career numbers, George Knight had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.