Frank Gabler vs. Steve Toole — Career Comparison

Frank Gabler built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Toole as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Toole posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.79 and WHIP 1.616 compared to 5.26 and 1.499 for Frank Gabler. By the career numbers, Steve Toole had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.