John Rocker vs. Arlas Taylor — Career Comparison

Arlas Taylor built a career as a starting pitcher and John Rocker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Rocker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.42 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 22.5 and 4.500 for Arlas Taylor. By the career numbers, John Rocker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.