Ping Gardner vs. Frank Harter — Career Comparison

Ping Gardner built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Harter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Harter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.411 compared to 4.96 and 1.428 for Ping Gardner. By the career numbers, Frank Harter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.