Jim Abbott vs. Pierson Ohl — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Pierson Ohl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pierson Ohl posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.1 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Pierson Ohl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.