Bill Landis vs. Junius Savage — Career Comparison

Junius Savage built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Landis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Junius Savage posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.293 compared to 4.46 and 1.491 for Bill Landis. By the career numbers, Junius Savage had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.