Jake Livingstone vs. Dave Mlicki — Career Comparison

Dave Mlicki built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Livingstone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Mlicki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.72 and WHIP 1.494 compared to 9 and 2.750 for Jake Livingstone. By the career numbers, Dave Mlicki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.