Dennis Kinney vs. Scott Winchester — Career Comparison

Scott Winchester built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Kinney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Kinney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.55 and WHIP 1.581 compared to 5.42 and 1.625 for Scott Winchester. By the career numbers, Dennis Kinney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.