John Gaub vs. Ray Jarvis — Career Comparison

Ray Jarvis built a career as a starting pitcher and John Gaub as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Jarvis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.556 compared to 6.75 and 1.500 for John Gaub. By the career numbers, Ray Jarvis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.