George O'Donnell vs. Mike Timlin — Career Comparison

George O'Donnell built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Timlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Timlin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.343 compared to 4.53 and 1.443 for George O'Donnell. By the career numbers, Mike Timlin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.