Brent Knackert vs. Jimmy Oldham — Career Comparison

Jimmy Oldham built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Knackert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Oldham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.65 and WHIP 1.539 compared to 7.04 and 2.049 for Brent Knackert. By the career numbers, Jimmy Oldham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.