John Malarkey vs. George Wilson — Career Comparison

George Wilson built a career as a starting pitcher and John Malarkey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.09 and WHIP 1.314 compared to 3.64 and 1.512 for John Malarkey. By the career numbers, George Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.