Mike Mussina vs. Luke Putkonen — Career Comparison

Mike Mussina built a career as a starting pitcher and Luke Putkonen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Mussina posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 4.66 and 1.552 for Luke Putkonen. By the career numbers, Mike Mussina had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.