Al Gould vs. Wilson Heredia — Career Comparison

Al Gould built a career as a starting pitcher and Wilson Heredia as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Gould posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.05 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 3.41 and 1.768 for Wilson Heredia. By the career numbers, Al Gould had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.