Michael Neu vs. Phil Ortega — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Neu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Neu posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.696 compared to 4.43 and 1.356 for Phil Ortega. By the career numbers, Michael Neu had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.