Doug Linton vs. Vinny Nittoli — Career Comparison

Doug Linton built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinny Nittoli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vinny Nittoli posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.41 and WHIP 1.071 compared to 5.78 and 1.611 for Doug Linton. By the career numbers, Vinny Nittoli had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.