George Davis vs. Dick Hoover — Career Comparison

George Davis built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Hoover as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Davis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.48 and WHIP 1.429 compared to 7.71 and 2.357 for Dick Hoover. By the career numbers, George Davis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.