Mark Johnson vs. Jason Standridge — Career Comparison

Mark Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Standridge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Standridge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.8 and WHIP 1.853 compared to 7.5 and 1.750 for Mark Johnson. By the career numbers, Jason Standridge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.