Milt Gaston vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Milt Gaston built a career as a starting pitcher and Willis Roberts as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Milt Gaston posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.55 and WHIP 1.508 compared to 4.64 and 1.521 for Willis Roberts. By the career numbers, Milt Gaston had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.