Cal Dorsett vs. Dennis Dove — Career Comparison

Cal Dorsett built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Dove as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cal Dorsett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.85 and WHIP 2.780 compared to 15 and 2.000 for Dennis Dove. By the career numbers, Cal Dorsett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.