Phil Clark vs. Andy Rincon — Career Comparison

Andy Rincon built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Clark as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Rincon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.163 compared to 7.98 and 2.114 for Phil Clark. By the career numbers, Andy Rincon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.