Dennis DeBarr vs. Larry Foss — Career Comparison

Larry Foss built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis DeBarr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Foss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.33 and WHIP 1.852 compared to 5.91 and 1.734 for Dennis DeBarr. By the career numbers, Larry Foss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.