Bill Dailey vs. Howie Pollet — Career Comparison

Howie Pollet built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Dailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Dailey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.76 and WHIP 1.255 compared to 3.51 and 1.350 for Howie Pollet. By the career numbers, Bill Dailey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.