Morris Madden vs. Jason Phillips — Career Comparison

Jason Phillips built a career as a starting pitcher and Morris Madden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Morris Madden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 2.391 compared to 6.2 and 1.677 for Jason Phillips. By the career numbers, Morris Madden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.