Bill Freeman vs. Marv Peasley — Career Comparison

Marv Peasley built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marv Peasley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.1 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 14.54 and 2.538 for Bill Freeman. By the career numbers, Marv Peasley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.