Chris Michalak vs. Red Proctor — Career Comparison

Chris Michalak built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Proctor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Michalak posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.683 compared to 13.5 and 3.250 for Red Proctor. By the career numbers, Chris Michalak had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.