John Poloni vs. George Riley — Career Comparison

John Poloni built a career as a starting pitcher and George Riley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Riley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.97 and WHIP 1.759 compared to 6.43 and 1.286 for John Poloni. By the career numbers, George Riley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.