Harry Salisbury vs. Elbert Treadway — Career Comparison

Elbert Treadway built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Salisbury as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Elbert Treadway posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 2.55 and 1.099 for Harry Salisbury. By the career numbers, Elbert Treadway had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.