Dennis Dove vs. Don Nottebart — Career Comparison

Don Nottebart 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. Don Nottebart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.308 compared to 15 and 2.000 for Dennis Dove. By the career numbers, Don Nottebart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.