Frank Figgemeier vs. Jay Pettibone — Career Comparison

Jay Pettibone 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. Jay Pettibone posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.33 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Jay Pettibone had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.