Herb Harris vs. Togie Pittinger — Career Comparison

Togie Pittinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Herb Harris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Togie Pittinger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.348 compared to 10.29 and 2.714 for Herb Harris. By the career numbers, Togie Pittinger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.