Joe Connors vs. Don Rudolph — Career Comparison

Don Rudolph built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Connors as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Rudolph posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.332 compared to 5.57 and 2.238 for Joe Connors. By the career numbers, Don Rudolph had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.