Jimmy Herget vs. Mike Kekich — Career Comparison

Mike Kekich built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Herget as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Herget led in run prevention (ERA+ 160 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 78). Role difference aside, Jimmy Herget holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.