Don Cooper vs. Kris Johnson — Career Comparison

Kris Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Cooper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Cooper posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.27 and WHIP 1.723 compared to 5.32 and 1.817 for Kris Johnson. By the career numbers, Don Cooper had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.