Mark Ross vs. Johnny Welch — Career Comparison

Johnny Welch built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Ross as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Ross posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.087 compared to 4.66 and 1.538 for Johnny Welch. By the career numbers, Mark Ross had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.