Alan Johnson vs. George Radbourn — Career Comparison

Alan Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and George Radbourn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Radbourn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.55 and WHIP 2.045 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Alan Johnson. By the career numbers, George Radbourn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.