Joe Boyle vs. Josh Stinson — Career Comparison

Joe Boyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Stinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Stinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.47 and WHIP 1.299 compared to 4.98 and 1.444 for Joe Boyle. By the career numbers, Josh Stinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.