Dave Goltz vs. Scott McGough — Career Comparison

Dave Goltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott McGough as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Goltz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.362 compared to 5.94 and 1.496 for Scott McGough. By the career numbers, Dave Goltz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.