Andrew Albers vs. Miguel Gonzalez — Career Comparison

Andrew Albers built a career as a starting pitcher and Miguel Gonzalez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Albers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.58 and WHIP 1.389 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Miguel Gonzalez. By the career numbers, Andrew Albers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.