Clarke Schmidt vs. Twink Twining — Career Comparison

Clarke Schmidt built a career as a starting pitcher and Twink Twining as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clarke Schmidt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.276 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Twink Twining. By the career numbers, Clarke Schmidt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.