Dale Matthewson vs. Bob Milacki — Career Comparison

Bob Milacki built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Matthewson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dale Matthewson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.34 and WHIP 1.328 compared to 4.38 and 1.426 for Bob Milacki. By the career numbers, Dale Matthewson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.