Larry Foster vs. Jordan Montgomery — Career Comparison

Jordan Montgomery built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Foster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Montgomery posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.272 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Jordan Montgomery had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.