Steve Engel vs. John O'Donoghue — Career Comparison

Steve Engel built a career as a starting pitcher and John O'Donoghue as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John O'Donoghue posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.58 and WHIP 1.678 compared to 5.57 and 1.703 for Steve Engel. By the career numbers, John O'Donoghue had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.