John Clarkson vs. Whitey Wistert — Career Comparison

Whitey Wistert built a career as a starting pitcher and John Clarkson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Whitey Wistert posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.13 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 2.81 and 1.209 for John Clarkson. By the career numbers, Whitey Wistert had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.