Cy Ferry vs. Dane Johnson — Career Comparison

Cy Ferry built a career as a starting pitcher and Dane Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dane Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.821 compared to 7.2 and 1.733 for Cy Ferry. By the career numbers, Dane Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.