Gordon Maltzberger vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Gordon Maltzberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gordon Maltzberger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.132 compared to 3.95 and 1.361 for Dave Stewart. By the career numbers, Gordon Maltzberger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.