Garrett Olson vs. Dave Schuler — Career Comparison

Garrett Olson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Schuler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Schuler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 6.26 and 1.679 for Garrett Olson. By the career numbers, Dave Schuler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.