Phil Irwin vs. Steve Senteney — Career Comparison

Phil Irwin built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Senteney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Senteney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 7.27 and 2.077 for Phil Irwin. By the career numbers, Steve Senteney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.