Mike Darr vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

Mike Darr built a career as a starting pitcher and John Gilroy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Gilroy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.23 and WHIP 2.031 compared to 33.75 and 5.250 for Mike Darr. By the career numbers, John Gilroy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.