Frank Figgemeier vs. Carson Palmquist — Career Comparison

Carson Palmquist 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. Carson Palmquist posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.91 and WHIP 2.039 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Carson Palmquist had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.