John Denny vs. Brad Thomas — Career Comparison

John Denny built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Denny posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.359 compared to 5.8 and 1.769 for Brad Thomas. By the career numbers, John Denny had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.