Mike Loynd vs. Matt Purke — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Purke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Purke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.5 and WHIP 1.833 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, Matt Purke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.