John Poloni vs. Ron Rightnowar — Career Comparison

John Poloni built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Rightnowar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Rightnowar posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.527 compared to 6.43 and 1.286 for John Poloni. By the career numbers, Ron Rightnowar had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.