Dale Jones vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Dale Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Randolph posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.52 and WHIP 1.852 compared to 7.56 and 2.280 for Dale Jones. By the career numbers, Steve Randolph had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.