Caleb Freeman vs. John Gabler — Career Comparison

John Gabler built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Gabler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.549 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Caleb Freeman. By the career numbers, John Gabler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.