Scott Aldred vs. DJ Johnson — Career Comparison

Scott Aldred built a career as a starting pitcher and DJ Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. DJ Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.54 and WHIP 1.514 compared to 6.02 and 1.663 for Scott Aldred. By the career numbers, DJ Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.