Dave Von Ohlen vs. Gary Waslewski — Career Comparison

Gary Waslewski built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Von Ohlen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Von Ohlen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 113), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 79). Gary Waslewski held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 44). Role difference aside, Dave Von Ohlen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.