John Halama vs. Michael Ynoa — Career Comparison

John Halama built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Ynoa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Ynoa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.42 and WHIP 1.508 compared to 4.65 and 1.474 for John Halama. By the career numbers, Michael Ynoa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.