Danny Frisella vs. Clarke Schmidt — Career Comparison

Clarke Schmidt built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Frisella as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Frisella posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 3.82 and 1.276 for Clarke Schmidt. By the career numbers, Danny Frisella had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.