Bryan Bullington vs. Mark Lowe — Career Comparison

Bryan Bullington built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Lowe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Lowe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.22 and WHIP 1.462 compared to 5.62 and 1.616 for Bryan Bullington. By the career numbers, Mark Lowe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.