Ben Harris vs. Mickey Jannis — Career Comparison

Ben Harris built a career as a starting pitcher and Mickey Jannis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Harris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 12.6 and WHIP 2.700 compared to 18.9 and 3.600 for Mickey Jannis. By the career numbers, Ben Harris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.