Cory Abbott vs. Joe Fontenot — Career Comparison

Joe Fontenot built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Abbott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Abbott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.02 and WHIP 1.596 compared to 6.33 and 1.805 for Joe Fontenot. By the career numbers, Cory Abbott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.