Mark Dempsey vs. Tom Gorman — Career Comparison

Mark Dempsey built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Gorman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Gorman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.2 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 7.94 and 2.294 for Mark Dempsey. By the career numbers, Tom Gorman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.