Mike Draper vs. Bob Rush — Career Comparison

Bob Rush built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Draper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Rush posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.305 compared to 4.25 and 1.654 for Mike Draper. By the career numbers, Bob Rush had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.