Larry Foster vs. Ryan Vogelsong — Career Comparison

Ryan Vogelsong 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. Ryan Vogelsong posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.48 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Ryan Vogelsong had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.