Dave Rozema vs. Si Simmons — Career Comparison

Dave Rozema built a career as a starting pitcher and Si Simmons as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Rozema posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.47 and WHIP 1.288 compared to 5.4 and 1.500 for Si Simmons. By the career numbers, Dave Rozema had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.