Alan Johnson vs. Robbie Ross — Career Comparison

Alan Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Robbie Ross as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ross posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Alan Johnson. By the career numbers, Robbie Ross had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.