Mark Johnson vs. Anthony Slama — Career Comparison

Mark Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Slama as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Slama posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.14 and WHIP 1.857 compared to 7.5 and 1.750 for Mark Johnson. By the career numbers, Anthony Slama had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.