Michael Plassmeyer vs. Jerrod Riggan — Career Comparison

Michael Plassmeyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerrod Riggan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerrod Riggan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.835 compared to 9.82 and 1.636 for Michael Plassmeyer. By the career numbers, Jerrod Riggan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.