Hunter Bigge vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Bigge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hunter Bigge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.51 and WHIP 1.175 compared to 5.31 and 1.442 for Philip Humber. By the career numbers, Hunter Bigge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.