Marv Goodwin vs. Ed Knouff — Career Comparison

Marv Goodwin built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Knouff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marv Goodwin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.268 compared to 4.17 and 1.487 for Ed Knouff. By the career numbers, Marv Goodwin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.