Steve Ridzik vs. Jimmy Zinn — Career Comparison

Jimmy Zinn built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Ridzik as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Ridzik posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.379 compared to 4.3 and 1.572 for Jimmy Zinn. By the career numbers, Steve Ridzik had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.