Brandon Kolb vs. Andy Kyle — Career Comparison

Andy Kyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Kolb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Kyle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.31 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 7.99 and 2.197 for Brandon Kolb. By the career numbers, Andy Kyle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.