Dennis Dove vs. Bob Stoddard — Career Comparison

Bob Stoddard 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. Bob Stoddard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.392 compared to 15 and 2.000 for Dennis Dove. By the career numbers, Bob Stoddard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.