Marty Herrmann vs. George Walker — Career Comparison

George Walker built a career as a starting pitcher and Marty Herrmann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Herrmann posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 2.67 and 1.083 for George Walker. By the career numbers, Marty Herrmann had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.