Shang Johnson vs. DeWayne Vaughn — Career Comparison

Shang Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and DeWayne Vaughn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shang Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.347 compared to 7.63 and 1.826 for DeWayne Vaughn. By the career numbers, Shang Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.