Mike Balas vs. David Gómez — Career Comparison

David Gómez 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. David Gómez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.32 and WHIP 1.648 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, David Gómez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.