Caleb Freeman vs. Lefty George — Career Comparison

Lefty George built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lefty George posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.576 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Caleb Freeman. By the career numbers, Lefty George had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.