Brett Tomko vs. Charles Witherow — Career Comparison

Brett Tomko built a career as a starting pitcher and Charles Witherow 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 18 and 4.000 for Charles Witherow. By the career numbers, Brett Tomko had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.