Dale Alderson vs. Dave Telgheder — Career Comparison

Dave Telgheder built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Alderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Telgheder posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.23 and WHIP 1.553 compared to 6.56 and 1.794 for Dale Alderson. By the career numbers, Dave Telgheder had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.