Troy Cate vs. Scott Klingenbeck — Career Comparison

Scott Klingenbeck built a career as a starting pitcher and Troy Cate as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Troy Cate posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.688 compared to 6.91 and 1.732 for Scott Klingenbeck. By the career numbers, Troy Cate had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.