Mark Freeman vs. Chad Kimsey — Career Comparison

Mark Freeman built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Kimsey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chad Kimsey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.07 and WHIP 1.594 compared to 5.56 and 1.408 for Mark Freeman. By the career numbers, Chad Kimsey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.