Frank Figgemeier vs. John Montefusco — Career Comparison

John Montefusco built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Figgemeier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Montefusco posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.54 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, John Montefusco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.