Paul Miller vs. Otho Nitcholas — Career Comparison

Paul Miller built a career as a starting pitcher and Otho Nitcholas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Miller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.1 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 5.3 and 1.071 for Otho Nitcholas. By the career numbers, Paul Miller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.