Mike Loynd vs. James Pazos — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and James Pazos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Pazos posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.95 and WHIP 1.402 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, James Pazos had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.