Glen Hobbie vs. Jerrod Riggan — Career Comparison

Glen Hobbie built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerrod Riggan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glen Hobbie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 5.19 and 1.835 for Jerrod Riggan. By the career numbers, Glen Hobbie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.