Michael Mercado vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Michael Mercado built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Osich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.405 compared to 11.81 and 2.250 for Michael Mercado. By the career numbers, Josh Osich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.