Tim Byrdak vs. Josh Winder — Career Comparison

Josh Winder built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Byrdak as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Byrdak posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.560 compared to 4.39 and 1.301 for Josh Winder. By the career numbers, Tim Byrdak had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.