Chris Knapp vs. Bob Miller — Career Comparison

Chris Knapp built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Miller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.72 and WHIP 1.595 compared to 4.99 and 1.493 for Chris Knapp. By the career numbers, Bob Miller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.