Ed Cole vs. Hooks Wiltse — Career Comparison

Hooks Wiltse built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Cole as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hooks Wiltse posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.47 and WHIP 1.131 compared to 5.31 and 1.874 for Ed Cole. By the career numbers, Hooks Wiltse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.