Josh Osich vs. Jimmy Reese — Career Comparison

Jimmy Reese built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Osich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.405 compared to 9.93 and 2.184 for Jimmy Reese. By the career numbers, Josh Osich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.