Duke Shirey vs. Marc Wilkins — Career Comparison

Duke Shirey built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Wilkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marc Wilkins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.520 compared to 6.75 and 1.750 for Duke Shirey. By the career numbers, Marc Wilkins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.