Ken Forsch vs. Brian Rogers — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Rogers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Forsch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.37 and WHIP 1.281 compared to 9.28 and 1.594 for Brian Rogers. By the career numbers, Ken Forsch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.