George Dumont vs. Tom Ford — Career Comparison

George Dumont built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Ford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Dumont posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 4.94 and 2.059 for Tom Ford. By the career numbers, George Dumont had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.