George Cunningham vs. Dave Wright — Career Comparison

George Cunningham built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Wright as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Cunningham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.13 and WHIP 1.304 compared to 18 and 2.889 for Dave Wright. By the career numbers, George Cunningham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.