Ralph Citarella vs. Mike Mimbs — Career Comparison

Mike Mimbs built a career as a starting pitcher and Ralph Citarella as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph Citarella posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.06 and WHIP 1.308 compared to 5.03 and 1.591 for Mike Mimbs. By the career numbers, Ralph Citarella had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.