Dave Johnson vs. Ken Waldichuk — Career Comparison

Ken Waldichuk built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.610 compared to 5.28 and 1.497 for Ken Waldichuk. By the career numbers, Dave Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.