Steve Davis vs. Jack Little — Career Comparison

Steve 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. Jack Little posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 6.44 and 1.727 for Steve Davis. By the career numbers, Jack Little had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.