Colton Gordon vs. Ed Palmquist — Career Comparison

Colton Gordon built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Palmquist as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Palmquist posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.762 compared to 5.34 and 1.442 for Colton Gordon. By the career numbers, Ed Palmquist had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.