Dave Pavlas vs. Gary Waslewski — Career Comparison

Gary Waslewski built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Pavlas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Pavlas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.65 and WHIP 1.451 compared to 3.44 and 1.452 for Gary Waslewski. By the career numbers, Dave Pavlas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.