Chris Michalak vs. George White — Career Comparison

Chris Michalak built a career as a starting pitcher and George White 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 9 and 3.000 for George White. By the career numbers, Chris Michalak had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.