Dick Donovan vs. Carlos Ramirez — Career Comparison

Dick Donovan built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Ramirez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Ramirez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.88 and WHIP 0.840 compared to 3.67 and 1.255 for Dick Donovan. By the career numbers, Carlos Ramirez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.