Michael Schwimer vs. Jason Vargas — Career Comparison

Jason Vargas built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Schwimer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Vargas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.339 compared to 4.62 and 1.459 for Michael Schwimer. By the career numbers, Jason Vargas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.