Mel Parnell vs. Garrett Whitlock — Career Comparison

Mel Parnell built a career as a starting pitcher and Garrett Whitlock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Garrett Whitlock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.13 and WHIP 1.145 compared to 3.5 and 1.413 for Mel Parnell. By the career numbers, Garrett Whitlock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.