Ron Musselman vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Musselman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Musselman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.73 and WHIP 1.567 compared to 4.56 and 1.419 for Alfredo Simon. By the career numbers, Ron Musselman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.