Felix Diaz vs. Don Gordon — Career Comparison

Felix Diaz built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Gordon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Gordon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.72 and WHIP 1.511 compared to 6.75 and 1.601 for Felix Diaz. By the career numbers, Don Gordon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.