Michael Driscoll vs. Esteban Loaiza — Career Comparison

Esteban Loaiza built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Driscoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Esteban Loaiza posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.427 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Esteban Loaiza had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.