Philip Humber vs. Al Neiger — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Neiger 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 5.68 and 1.658 for Al Neiger. By the career numbers, Philip Humber had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.