Michael Driscoll vs. Greg Washburn — Career Comparison

Greg Washburn 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. Michael Driscoll posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 7.94 and 2.294 for Greg Washburn. By the career numbers, Michael Driscoll had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.