William Gamble vs. Rufus Smith — Career Comparison

Rufus Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and William Gamble as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. William Gamble posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.200 compared to 3.38 and 1.375 for Rufus Smith. By the career numbers, William Gamble had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.