Mick Abel vs. Kevin Campbell — Career Comparison

Mick Abel built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Campbell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Campbell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.55 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 6.23 and 1.513 for Mick Abel. By the career numbers, Kevin Campbell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.