Miguel Jimenez vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Miguel Jimenez built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Miguel Jimenez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.9 and WHIP 1.885 compared to 6.41 and 1.954 for Heath Murray. By the career numbers, Miguel Jimenez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.