Woodie Fryman vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Woodie Fryman built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Woodie Fryman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 85 vs 80). Jack O'Connor held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 82). Role difference aside, Woodie Fryman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.