Dave Johnson vs. Mike Warren — Career Comparison

Mike Warren 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 5.06 and 1.510 for Mike Warren. By the career numbers, Dave Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.