Tim Birtsas vs. Lefty Schegg — Career Comparison

Lefty Schegg 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. Lefty Schegg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 4.08 and 1.564 for Tim Birtsas. By the career numbers, Lefty Schegg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.