Kyle Finnegan vs. Bud Teachout — Career Comparison

Bud Teachout built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Finnegan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Finnegan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.330 compared to 4.51 and 1.556 for Bud Teachout. By the career numbers, Kyle Finnegan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.