Bill Cramer vs. Johnny Tillman — Career Comparison

Johnny Tillman built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Cramer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Cramer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.571 compared to 0.9 and 1.000 for Johnny Tillman. By the career numbers, Bill Cramer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.