Edgar Gonzalez vs. Doc Waldbauer — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Doc Waldbauer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edgar Gonzalez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.92 and WHIP 1.606 compared to 7.2 and 2.400 for Doc Waldbauer. By the career numbers, Edgar Gonzalez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.