Mark Johnson vs. Josh Simpson — Career Comparison

Mark Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Simpson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Simpson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.34 and WHIP 1.891 compared to 7.5 and 1.750 for Mark Johnson. By the career numbers, Josh Simpson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.