Philip Humber vs. Aurelio Monteagudo — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Aurelio Monteagudo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aurelio Monteagudo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.05 and WHIP 1.432 compared to 5.31 and 1.442 for Philip Humber. By the career numbers, Aurelio Monteagudo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.