George Johnson vs. Lloyd Merritt — Career Comparison

George Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lloyd Merritt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.95 and WHIP 1.248 compared to 3.31 and 1.423 for Lloyd Merritt. By the career numbers, George Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.