Pud Galvin vs. George Winn — Career Comparison

George Winn built a career as a starting pitcher and Pud Galvin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pud Galvin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.191 compared to 4.69 and 1.413 for George Winn. By the career numbers, Pud Galvin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.