Chris Michalak vs. Eddie Watt — Career Comparison

Chris Michalak built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Watt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Watt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.91 and WHIP 1.261 compared to 4.7 and 1.683 for Chris Michalak. By the career numbers, Eddie Watt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.