Hayden Birdsong vs. Jason Childers — Career Comparison

Hayden Birdsong built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Childers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Childers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 2.087 compared to 4.77 and 1.438 for Hayden Birdsong. By the career numbers, Jason Childers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.