Dennis Dove vs. Ray Flanigan — Career Comparison

Ray Flanigan 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. Ray Flanigan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11 and WHIP 2.111 compared to 15 and 2.000 for Dennis Dove. By the career numbers, Ray Flanigan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.