Stan Fansler vs. Bob Ingersoll — Career Comparison

Stan Fansler built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Ingersoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ingersoll posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 3.75 and 1.458 for Stan Fansler. By the career numbers, Bob Ingersoll had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.