Adam Johnson vs. Bob Lawrence — Career Comparison

Adam Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lawrence as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lawrence posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 10.25 and 2.051 for Adam Johnson. By the career numbers, Bob Lawrence had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.