George Daniels vs. John Foster — Career Comparison

George Daniels built a career as a starting pitcher and John Foster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Daniels posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.26 and WHIP 1.855 compared to 4.9 and 1.615 for John Foster. By the career numbers, George Daniels had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.