George Korince vs. Lee Thompson — Career Comparison

Lee Thompson 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. George Korince posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 8.27 and 1.839 for Lee Thompson. By the career numbers, George Korince had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.