Cory Mazzoni vs. Joe Trimble — Career Comparison

Joe Trimble built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Mazzoni as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Trimble posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.48 and WHIP 1.846 compared to 11.72 and 2.368 for Cory Mazzoni. By the career numbers, Joe Trimble had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.