Jim Donohue vs. John Halama — Career Comparison

John Halama built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Donohue as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Donohue posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.545 compared to 4.65 and 1.474 for John Halama. By the career numbers, Jim Donohue had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.