George Davies vs. Ray Herbert — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert built a career as a starting pitcher and George Davies as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Davies posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.331 compared to 4.01 and 1.388 for Ray Herbert. By the career numbers, George Davies had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.