Bob Ewing vs. Caleb Freeman — Career Comparison

Bob Ewing built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ewing posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.49 and WHIP 1.178 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Caleb Freeman. By the career numbers, Bob Ewing had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.