Gilbert Edwards vs. Trevor Gott — Career Comparison

Gilbert Edwards built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Gott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Gott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.346 compared to 16.2 and 3.300 for Gilbert Edwards. By the career numbers, Trevor Gott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.