Ted Davidson vs. Edgar Gonzalez — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Davidson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Davidson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.285 compared to 5.92 and 1.606 for Edgar Gonzalez. By the career numbers, Ted Davidson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.