Mike Balas vs. Mark Knudson — Career Comparison

Mark Knudson 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. Mark Knudson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.72 and WHIP 1.454 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Mark Knudson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.