Charles Dunklin vs. Lou Polchow — Career Comparison

Charles Dunklin built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Polchow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Polchow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.63 and WHIP 1.625 compared to 6.42 and 1.930 for Charles Dunklin. By the career numbers, Lou Polchow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.