Tim Birtsas vs. Thomas Saxon — Career Comparison

Thomas Saxon built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Birtsas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Thomas Saxon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 4.08 and 1.564 for Tim Birtsas. By the career numbers, Thomas Saxon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.