Nick Altrock vs. Tim Birtsas — Career Comparison

Nick Altrock 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. Nick Altrock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.65 and WHIP 1.141 compared to 4.08 and 1.564 for Tim Birtsas. By the career numbers, Nick Altrock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.