Pedro Borbon vs. Tim McKeithan — Career Comparison

Tim McKeithan built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Borbon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Borbon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.52 and WHIP 1.395 compared to 7.36 and 1.909 for Tim McKeithan. By the career numbers, Pedro Borbon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.