Michael Driscoll vs. Norwood Gibson — Career Comparison

Norwood Gibson built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Driscoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Norwood Gibson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.93 and WHIP 1.204 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Norwood Gibson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.