Steve Baker vs. Raisel Iglesias — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Raisel Iglesias as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Raisel Iglesias posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.9 and WHIP 1.071 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Raisel Iglesias had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.