Jimmy Gobble vs. Pete Sivess — Career Comparison

Pete Sivess built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Gobble as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Gobble posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.29 and WHIP 1.524 compared to 5.38 and 1.828 for Pete Sivess. By the career numbers, Jimmy Gobble had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.