Robbie Erlin vs. Harry Kinzy — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Kinzy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Erlin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.87 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 4.98 and 2.010 for Harry Kinzy. By the career numbers, Robbie Erlin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.