Randy Johnson vs. Curtis King — Career Comparison

Randy Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Curtis King as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.180 compared to 3.43 and 1.549 for Curtis King. By the career numbers, Randy Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.