Kirby Higbe vs. Stan Yerkes — Career Comparison

Kirby Higbe built a career as a starting pitcher and Stan Yerkes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stan Yerkes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.511 compared to 3.69 and 1.404 for Kirby Higbe. By the career numbers, Stan Yerkes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.