John Clarkson vs. Randy O'Neal — Career Comparison

Randy O'Neal built a career as a starting pitcher and John Clarkson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Clarkson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.81 and WHIP 1.209 compared to 4.35 and 1.434 for Randy O'Neal. By the career numbers, John Clarkson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.