Mike Lynch vs. Jason Standridge — Career Comparison

Mike Lynch built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Standridge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Lynch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.05 and WHIP 1.338 compared to 5.8 and 1.853 for Jason Standridge. By the career numbers, Mike Lynch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.