George Mack vs. Lefty Willis — Career Comparison

George Mack built a career as a starting pitcher and Lefty Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lefty Willis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.508 compared to 7.19 and 1.890 for George Mack. By the career numbers, Lefty Willis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.