Mike Balas vs. Jack Gilligan — Career Comparison

Jack Gilligan built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Gilligan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.33 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Jack Gilligan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.