Al Mahon vs. Ricky Nolasco — Career Comparison

Ricky Nolasco built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Mahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ricky Nolasco posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.56 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 22.85 and 4.154 for Al Mahon. By the career numbers, Ricky Nolasco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.