John Foley vs. Joe Moeller — Career Comparison

Joe Moeller built a career as a starting pitcher and John Foley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Moeller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.355 compared to 4.5 and 1.375 for John Foley. By the career numbers, Joe Moeller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.