Thomas Albright vs. Dave Tobik — Career Comparison

Thomas Albright built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Tobik as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Tobik posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.356 compared to 7.9 and 1.866 for Thomas Albright. By the career numbers, Dave Tobik had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.