A. J. Cole vs. Norman Plitt — Career Comparison

Norman Plitt built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Cole as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. A. J. Cole posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.51 and WHIP 1.461 compared to 4.77 and 1.716 for Norman Plitt. By the career numbers, A. J. Cole had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.