Gerry Arrigo vs. Dave Johnson — Career Comparison

Gerry Arrigo built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gerry Arrigo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.487 compared to 4.64 and 1.610 for Dave Johnson. By the career numbers, Gerry Arrigo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.