Johnny Broaca vs. Bill Tozer — Career Comparison

Johnny Broaca built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Tozer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Tozer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.69 and WHIP 1.406 compared to 4.08 and 1.487 for Johnny Broaca. By the career numbers, Bill Tozer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.