Michael Driscoll vs. Orville Jorgens — Career Comparison

Orville Jorgens 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. Orville Jorgens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.620 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Orville Jorgens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.