Heath Haynes vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Haynes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Heath Haynes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 4.12 and 1.416 for Kirk McCaskill. By the career numbers, Heath Haynes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.