John Ennis vs. Harry Harper — Career Comparison

Harry Harper built a career as a starting pitcher and John Ennis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Harper posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.87 and WHIP 1.339 compared to 7.81 and 1.735 for John Ennis. By the career numbers, Harry Harper had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.