Bill Evans vs. George Johnson — Career Comparison

George Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.95 and WHIP 1.248 compared to 4.98 and 1.708 for Bill Evans. By the career numbers, George Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.