Dave Rajsich vs. Schoolboy Rowe — Career Comparison

Schoolboy Rowe built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Schoolboy Rowe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.302 compared to 4.6 and 1.509 for Dave Rajsich. By the career numbers, Schoolboy Rowe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.