Jim Konstanty vs. Bob Muncrief — Career Comparison

Bob Muncrief built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Konstanty as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Konstanty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.300 compared to 3.8 and 1.352 for Bob Muncrief. By the career numbers, Jim Konstanty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.