Frank Figgemeier vs. Pat Misch — Career Comparison

Pat Misch built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Figgemeier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat Misch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.8 and WHIP 1.450 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Pat Misch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.