Phil Douglas vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Phil Douglas built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Thayer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Douglas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.8 and WHIP 1.192 compared to 3.47 and 1.264 for Dale Thayer. By the career numbers, Phil Douglas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.