Dicky Gonzalez vs. Joe Kohlman — Career Comparison

Dicky Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Kohlman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dicky Gonzalez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.553 compared to 5.27 and 1.500 for Joe Kohlman. By the career numbers, Dicky Gonzalez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.