Mike Loynd vs. Steve Schrenk — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Schrenk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Schrenk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.25 and WHIP 1.317 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, Steve Schrenk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.