Frank Stewart vs. Doc Tonkin — Career Comparison

Frank Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Doc Tonkin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doc Tonkin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 4.125 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Frank Stewart. By the career numbers, Doc Tonkin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.