Ted Goulait vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Ted Goulait built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dustin McGowan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.413 compared to 6.43 and 2.143 for Ted Goulait. By the career numbers, Dustin McGowan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.