Robert Davis vs. Jack Little — Career Comparison

Robert Davis built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Little as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Davis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.86 and WHIP 1.111 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Jack Little. By the career numbers, Robert Davis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.