Philip Humber vs. Michael Kirkman — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Kirkman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Kirkman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.569 compared to 5.31 and 1.442 for Philip Humber. By the career numbers, Michael Kirkman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.