Bob Poser vs. Jose Roman — Career Comparison

Jose Roman built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Poser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Roman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.12 and WHIP 1.962 compared to 10.05 and 2.442 for Bob Poser. By the career numbers, Jose Roman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.