Mike Balas vs. Brennan King — Career Comparison

Brennan King 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 10.5 and 2.000 for Brennan King. By the career numbers, Mike Balas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.