Jerry Koosman vs. George Korince — Career Comparison

Jerry Koosman 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. Jerry Koosman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.36 and WHIP 1.290 compared to 4.24 and 1.529 for George Korince. By the career numbers, Jerry Koosman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.