Bill Freeman vs. Jim Pittsley — Career Comparison

Jim Pittsley 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. Jim Pittsley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.02 and WHIP 1.715 compared to 14.54 and 2.538 for Bill Freeman. By the career numbers, Jim Pittsley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.