Troy Mattes vs. Chi-Chi Olivo — Career Comparison

Troy Mattes built a career as a starting pitcher and Chi-Chi Olivo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chi-Chi Olivo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.362 compared to 6 and 1.644 for Troy Mattes. By the career numbers, Chi-Chi Olivo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.