Art Johnson vs. Mark Rogers — Career Comparison

Mark Rogers built a career as a starting pitcher and Art Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Art Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.667 compared to 3.49 and 1.122 for Mark Rogers. By the career numbers, Art Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.