Mike Balas vs. Emmett Hopkins — Career Comparison

Emmett Hopkins 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 10.05 and 2.093 for Emmett Hopkins. By the career numbers, Mike Balas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.