Michael Neu vs. Taylor Phillips — Career Comparison

Taylor Phillips 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 4.82 and 1.584 for Taylor Phillips. By the career numbers, Michael Neu had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.