Dane Dunning vs. Jack Little — Career Comparison

Dane Dunning 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. Dane Dunning posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.44 and WHIP 1.374 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Jack Little. By the career numbers, Dane Dunning had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.