Bob Groom vs. Al Mahon — Career Comparison

Bob Groom built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Mahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Groom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.279 compared to 22.85 and 4.154 for Al Mahon. By the career numbers, Bob Groom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.