Bill Evans vs. Ross Ohlendorf — Career Comparison

Ross Ohlendorf built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ross Ohlendorf posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.456 compared to 4.98 and 1.708 for Bill Evans. By the career numbers, Ross Ohlendorf had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.