Ryan Borucki vs. Eddie Locke — Career Comparison

Eddie Locke 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. Eddie Locke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.438 compared to 4.28 and 1.311 for Ryan Borucki. By the career numbers, Eddie Locke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.