Mike Rochford vs. Ted Shaw — Career Comparison

Ted Shaw built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Rochford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Shaw posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.77 and WHIP 1.427 compared to 9.58 and 2.710 for Mike Rochford. By the career numbers, Ted Shaw had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.