Philip Abner vs. Zack Littell — Career Comparison

Zack Littell built a career as a starting pitcher and Philip Abner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zack Littell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.88 and WHIP 1.221 compared to 4.91 and 2.182 for Philip Abner. By the career numbers, Zack Littell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.