George Korince vs. Herman Pillette — Career Comparison

Herman Pillette 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. Herman Pillette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.45 and WHIP 1.405 compared to 4.24 and 1.529 for George Korince. By the career numbers, Herman Pillette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.