Don Gullett vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

Don Gullett built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Proctor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Gullett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.11 and WHIP 1.258 compared to 13.5 and 3.250 for Red Proctor. By the career numbers, Don Gullett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.