Phil Irwin vs. Paul Wachtel — Career Comparison

Phil Irwin built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Wachtel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Irwin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.27 and WHIP 2.077 compared to 10.5 and 2.167 for Paul Wachtel. By the career numbers, Phil Irwin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.