Edward Mujica vs. Talmadge Richardson — Career Comparison

Talmadge 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. Edward Mujica posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.213 compared to 4.15 and 1.341 for Talmadge Richardson. By the career numbers, Edward Mujica had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.