Roberto Duran vs. Don Minnick — Career Comparison

Don Minnick built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Duran as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Minnick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 6.58 and 1.846 for Roberto Duran. By the career numbers, Don Minnick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.