Tim Davis vs. John Milligan — Career Comparison

John Milligan built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.62 and WHIP 1.696 compared to 5.17 and 1.783 for John Milligan. By the career numbers, Tim Davis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.