Brett Tomko vs. Abe White — Career Comparison

Brett Tomko built a career as a starting pitcher and Abe White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Tomko posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.394 compared to 6.75 and 1.821 for Abe White. By the career numbers, Brett Tomko had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.