Phil Irwin vs. Carlos Reyes — Career Comparison

Phil Irwin built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Reyes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Reyes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.464 compared to 7.27 and 2.077 for Phil Irwin. By the career numbers, Carlos Reyes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.