Ryan Borucki vs. Marion Cain — Career Comparison

Marion Cain built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Borucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Borucki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.311 compared to 8.59 and 2.045 for Marion Cain. By the career numbers, Ryan Borucki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.