Mike Johnston vs. Tim Lollar — Career Comparison

Tim Lollar built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Johnston as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Lollar posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.27 and WHIP 1.481 compared to 5.7 and 2.070 for Mike Johnston. By the career numbers, Tim Lollar had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.