John Foley vs. Bob Porterfield — Career Comparison

Bob Porterfield 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. Bob Porterfield posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 4.5 and 1.375 for John Foley. By the career numbers, Bob Porterfield had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.