Robbie Erlin vs. Harry Pyle — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Pyle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Pyle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.54 and WHIP 1.907 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Harry Pyle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.