Scott Kamieniecki vs. Irv Medlinger — Career Comparison

Scott Kamieniecki built a career as a starting pitcher and Irv Medlinger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Kamieniecki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.52 and WHIP 1.523 compared to 13.83 and 2.634 for Irv Medlinger. By the career numbers, Scott Kamieniecki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.