Carney Flynn vs. Jordan Zimmermann — Career Comparison

Jordan Zimmermann built a career as a starting pitcher and Carney Flynn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Zimmermann posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.258 compared to 11.27 and 2.739 for Carney Flynn. By the career numbers, Jordan Zimmermann had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.