Tom Glavine vs. Pierson Ohl — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Pierson Ohl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Glavine posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.54 and WHIP 1.347 compared to 5.1 and 1.500 for Pierson Ohl. By the career numbers, Tom Glavine had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.