Philip Humber vs. Marc Kroon — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Kroon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Humber posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.31 and WHIP 1.442 compared to 7.43 and 2.063 for Marc Kroon. By the career numbers, Philip Humber had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.