George Ellison vs. Dick Ruthven — Career Comparison

Dick Ruthven built a career as a starting pitcher and George Ellison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Ellison posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 4.14 and 1.420 for Dick Ruthven. By the career numbers, George Ellison had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.