Michael Driscoll vs. Lefty Gomez — Career Comparison

Lefty Gomez 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. Lefty Gomez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.34 and WHIP 1.352 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Lefty Gomez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.