Paul Maloy vs. Phil Nastu — Career Comparison

Phil Nastu built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Maloy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Nastu posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.553 compared to 9 and 1.500 for Paul Maloy. By the career numbers, Phil Nastu had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.