Mike Balas vs. Hank Gornicki — Career Comparison

Hank Gornicki 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. Hank Gornicki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.340 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Hank Gornicki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.