Edward Mujica vs. Gene Richardson — Career Comparison

Gene Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Edward Mujica as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Richardson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.64 and WHIP 1.326 compared to 3.92 and 1.213 for Edward Mujica. By the career numbers, Gene Richardson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.