Thomas Diamond vs. Pete Schourek — Career Comparison

Pete Schourek built a career as a starting pitcher and Thomas Diamond as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Schourek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.59 and WHIP 1.440 compared to 6.83 and 1.828 for Thomas Diamond. By the career numbers, Pete Schourek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.