Philip Humber vs. George Korince — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and George Korince as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Korince posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 5.31 and 1.442 for Philip Humber. By the career numbers, George Korince had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.