Andrew Albers vs. Bobby Castillo — Career Comparison

Andrew Albers built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Castillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Castillo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 4.58 and 1.389 for Andrew Albers. By the career numbers, Bobby Castillo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.