Charles Dunklin vs. Dale Polley — Career Comparison

Charles Dunklin built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Polley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charles Dunklin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.42 and WHIP 1.930 compared to 7.89 and 1.615 for Dale Polley. By the career numbers, Charles Dunklin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.