Patrick Corbin vs. Pretzels Getzien — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Pretzels Getzien as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pretzels Getzien posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.288 compared to 4.51 and 1.384 for Patrick Corbin. By the career numbers, Pretzels Getzien had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.