Fred Ostendorf vs. Mike York — Career Comparison

Mike York built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Ostendorf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike York posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.7 and WHIP 1.796 compared to 22.5 and 3.500 for Fred Ostendorf. By the career numbers, Mike York had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.