George Gerberman vs. Willard Mains — Career Comparison

George Gerberman built a career as a starting pitcher and Willard Mains as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Gerberman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.69 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 3.53 and 1.550 for Willard Mains. By the career numbers, George Gerberman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.