Kurt Birkins vs. Charley Stanceu — Career Comparison

Charley Stanceu 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. Charley Stanceu posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.93 and WHIP 1.749 compared to 5.85 and 1.553 for Kurt Birkins. By the career numbers, Charley Stanceu had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.