Dave Von Ohlen vs. Wally Whitehurst — Career Comparison

Wally Whitehurst 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. Wally Whitehurst led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 44), walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 92). Dave Von Ohlen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wally Whitehurst.