Rogelio Armenteros vs. Trent Thornton — Career Comparison

Rogelio Armenteros built a career as a starting pitcher and Trent Thornton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rogelio Armenteros posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 4.38 and 1.344 for Trent Thornton. By the career numbers, Rogelio Armenteros had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.