Dick Bokelmann vs. Don Ferrarese — Career Comparison

Don Ferrarese built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Bokelmann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Ferrarese posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.494 compared to 4.9 and 1.632 for Dick Bokelmann. By the career numbers, Don Ferrarese had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.