Edwin Almonte vs. Red Witt — Career Comparison

Red Witt built a career as a starting pitcher and Edwin Almonte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Witt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.32 and WHIP 1.559 compared to 11.12 and 2.382 for Edwin Almonte. By the career numbers, Red Witt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.