Joe Bitker vs. Ross Ohlendorf — Career Comparison

Ross Ohlendorf built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Bitker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Bitker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.82 and 1.456 for Ross Ohlendorf. By the career numbers, Joe Bitker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.