Jim Konstanty vs. Ian Snell — Career Comparison

Ian Snell 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 4.8 and 1.567 for Ian Snell. By the career numbers, Jim Konstanty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.