Chad Girodo vs. Carl Pavano — Career Comparison

Carl Pavano built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Girodo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chad Girodo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.258 compared to 4.39 and 1.362 for Carl Pavano. By the career numbers, Chad Girodo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.