Doyle Alexander vs. Don Brennan — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Brennan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doyle Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.311 compared to 4.19 and 1.552 for Don Brennan. By the career numbers, Doyle Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.