Robbie Erlin vs. Johnny Klippstein — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Klippstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Klippstein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.506 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Johnny Klippstein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.