Victor Alvarez vs. Jonathan Cannon — Career Comparison

Jonathan Cannon built a career as a starting pitcher and Victor Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jonathan Cannon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.09 and WHIP 1.404 compared to 7.31 and 1.625 for Victor Alvarez. By the career numbers, Jonathan Cannon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.