John Fifer vs. Fred Trautman — Career Comparison

John Fifer built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Trautman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Trautman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 8.15 and 1.981 for John Fifer. By the career numbers, Fred Trautman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.