John Bogart vs. Duane Ward — Career Comparison

John Bogart built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Ward as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Bogart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.04 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 3.28 and 1.314 for Duane Ward. By the career numbers, John Bogart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.