George Darrow vs. Tom Dettore — Career Comparison

George Darrow built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Dettore as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Dettore posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.21 and WHIP 1.586 compared to 5.51 and 1.735 for George Darrow. By the career numbers, Tom Dettore had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.