Effie Norton vs. George Proctor — Career Comparison

George Proctor built a career as a starting pitcher and Effie Norton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Effie Norton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.721 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for George Proctor. By the career numbers, Effie Norton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.