Mark Brownson vs. Doug Simons — Career Comparison

Mark Brownson built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Simons as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Simons posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.68 and WHIP 1.455 compared to 6.94 and 1.625 for Mark Brownson. By the career numbers, Doug Simons had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.