Kevin Jepsen vs. Andy Kyle — Career Comparison

Andy Kyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Jepsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Jepsen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 7.31 and 2.063 for Andy Kyle. By the career numbers, Kevin Jepsen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.