Jon Meloan vs. Steve Rachunok — Career Comparison

Steve Rachunok built a career as a starting pitcher and Jon Meloan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Rachunok posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 4.58 and 1.245 for Jon Meloan. By the career numbers, Steve Rachunok had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.