Mike Balas vs. Ray Gordinier — Career Comparison

Ray Gordinier 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. Mike Balas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.250 compared to 6.94 and 1.671 for Ray Gordinier. By the career numbers, Mike Balas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.