Frank Figgemeier vs. Kevin Mulvey — Career Comparison

Kevin Mulvey 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. Kevin Mulvey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.9 and WHIP 1.756 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Kevin Mulvey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.