Craig Kimbrel vs. Ciscero Warren — Career Comparison

Ciscero Warren built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Kimbrel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Kimbrel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.58 and WHIP 1.033 compared to 5 and 1.600 for Ciscero Warren. By the career numbers, Craig Kimbrel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.