Tom Funk vs. Anthony Mahoney — Career Comparison

Anthony Mahoney built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Funk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Mahoney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.37 and WHIP 1.328 compared to 6.48 and 1.920 for Tom Funk. By the career numbers, Anthony Mahoney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.