Art Decatur vs. Don Fisher — Career Comparison

Don Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Art Decatur as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Fisher posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2 and WHIP 1.056 compared to 4.51 and 1.482 for Art Decatur. By the career numbers, Don Fisher had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.