Bill Otey vs. Dave Telgheder — Career Comparison

Dave Telgheder built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Otey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Otey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 5.23 and 1.553 for Dave Telgheder. By the career numbers, Bill Otey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.