Frank Viola vs. Larry White — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.37 and WHIP 1.263 compared to 3.73 and 1.315 for Frank Viola. By the career numbers, Larry White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.