Aaron Ashby vs. Mike Parisi — Career Comparison

Aaron Ashby built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Parisi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Ashby posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.274 compared to 8.22 and 2.348 for Mike Parisi. By the career numbers, Aaron Ashby had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.