Gil Meche vs. Dewey Robinson — Career Comparison

Gil Meche built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewey Robinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dewey Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.369 compared to 4.49 and 1.430 for Gil Meche. By the career numbers, Dewey Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.