Philip Barzilla vs. Mike Norris — Career Comparison

Mike Norris built a career as a starting pitcher and Philip Barzilla as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Barzilla posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 3.89 and 1.323 for Mike Norris. By the career numbers, Philip Barzilla had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.