Mike Roesler vs. Luther Roy — Career Comparison

Luther Roy built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Roesler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Roesler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.258 compared to 7.17 and 1.893 for Luther Roy. By the career numbers, Mike Roesler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.