Philip Humber vs. Stephen Nogosek — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Stephen Nogosek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stephen Nogosek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.31 and 1.442 for Philip Humber. By the career numbers, Stephen Nogosek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.