Marion Fricano vs. Chris Resop — Career Comparison

Marion Fricano built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Resop as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marion Fricano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.32 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 4.62 and 1.623 for Chris Resop. By the career numbers, Marion Fricano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.