Don Johnson vs. Curtis Partch — Career Comparison

Don Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Curtis Partch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.78 and WHIP 1.585 compared to 5.52 and 1.548 for Curtis Partch. By the career numbers, Don Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.