Dennis Dove vs. Gilbert Edwards — Career Comparison

Gilbert Edwards 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. Dennis Dove posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 15 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 16.2 and 3.300 for Gilbert Edwards. By the career numbers, Dennis Dove had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.