Andy Larkin vs. Taylor Rogers — Career Comparison

Andy Larkin built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Rogers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Rogers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.34 and WHIP 1.236 compared to 8.86 and 2.073 for Andy Larkin. By the career numbers, Taylor Rogers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.