Kurt Birkins vs. Red Munger — Career Comparison

Red Munger built a career as a starting pitcher and Kurt Birkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Munger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.423 compared to 5.85 and 1.553 for Kurt Birkins. By the career numbers, Red Munger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.