Ed Beatin vs. Sergio Mitre — Career Comparison

Sergio Mitre built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Beatin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Beatin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.447 compared to 5.21 and 1.509 for Sergio Mitre. By the career numbers, Ed Beatin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.