Tom Baker vs. Glenn Dishman — Career Comparison

Glenn Dishman built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Baker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.25 and 1.419 for Glenn Dishman. By the career numbers, Tom Baker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.