Phil Collins vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Phil Collins built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Collins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.539 compared to 5.02 and 1.405 for Josh Osich. By the career numbers, Phil Collins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.