Mike Loynd vs. Craig Skok — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Skok as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Skok posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.86 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, Craig Skok had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.