George Diehl vs. Mac Suzuki — Career Comparison

Mac Suzuki built a career as a starting pitcher and George Diehl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Diehl posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.52 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 5.72 and 1.679 for Mac Suzuki. By the career numbers, George Diehl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.