Larry Foster vs. Oswaldo Peraza — Career Comparison

Oswaldo Peraza 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. Oswaldo Peraza posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.55 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Oswaldo Peraza had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.