Greg Brummett vs. Dave Von Ohlen — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Von Ohlen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Von Ohlen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.581 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Dave Von Ohlen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.