Art Mahaffey vs. Gabe Molina — Career Comparison

Art Mahaffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Gabe Molina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Art Mahaffey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 6.58 and 1.827 for Gabe Molina. By the career numbers, Art Mahaffey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.