Julian Aguiar vs. Ryan Tepera — Career Comparison

Julian Aguiar built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Tepera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Tepera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.174 compared to 6.25 and 1.358 for Julian Aguiar. By the career numbers, Ryan Tepera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.