Hayden Birdsong vs. Jouett Meekin — Career Comparison

Hayden Birdsong built a career as a starting pitcher and Jouett Meekin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jouett Meekin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.494 compared to 4.77 and 1.438 for Hayden Birdsong. By the career numbers, Jouett Meekin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.