Rick Adams vs. Tim Birtsas — Career Comparison

Rick Adams built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Birtsas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Adams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.08 and 1.564 for Tim Birtsas. By the career numbers, Rick Adams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.