Bob Dresser vs. Joe Johnson — Career Comparison

Joe Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Dresser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Dresser posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.48 and 1.454 for Joe Johnson. By the career numbers, Bob Dresser had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.