Clay Kirby vs. George Korince — Career Comparison

Clay Kirby built a career as a starting pitcher and George Korince as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clay Kirby posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.84 and WHIP 1.421 compared to 4.24 and 1.529 for George Korince. By the career numbers, Clay Kirby had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.