Robbie Erlin vs. Buddy Schultz — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Buddy Schultz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buddy Schultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Buddy Schultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.