Don Carman vs. Kam Mickolio — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Kam Mickolio as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Carman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.11 and WHIP 1.380 compared to 4.83 and 1.642 for Kam Mickolio. By the career numbers, Don Carman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.