John Foley vs. Bill Morrisette — Career Comparison

Bill Morrisette 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. Bill Morrisette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.35 and WHIP 1.471 compared to 4.5 and 1.375 for John Foley. By the career numbers, Bill Morrisette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.