Tom Gorzelanny vs. Jose Quijada — Career Comparison

Tom Gorzelanny built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Quijada as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Gorzelanny posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.467 compared to 4.59 and 1.492 for Jose Quijada. By the career numbers, Tom Gorzelanny had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.