Joe Boyle vs. Courtney Duncan — Career Comparison

Joe Boyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Courtney Duncan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Courtney Duncan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.8 and WHIP 1.622 compared to 4.98 and 1.444 for Joe Boyle. By the career numbers, Courtney Duncan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.