George Disch vs. Jack Savage — Career Comparison

George Disch built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Savage as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Disch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.64 and WHIP 1.070 compared to 7.67 and 1.807 for Jack Savage. By the career numbers, George Disch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.