Alex Singleton vs. Ben Tincup — Career Comparison

Ben Tincup built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Singleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Tincup posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.450 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Alex Singleton. By the career numbers, Ben Tincup had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.