Bill Dailey vs. William Selden — Career Comparison

William Selden 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. William Selden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.13 and WHIP 1.055 compared to 2.76 and 1.255 for Bill Dailey. By the career numbers, William Selden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.