Brent Knackert vs. Bud Podbielan — Career Comparison

Bud Podbielan 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. Bud Podbielan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.49 and WHIP 1.463 compared to 7.04 and 2.049 for Brent Knackert. By the career numbers, Bud Podbielan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.