Jose Arredondo vs. Emmett O'Neill — Career Comparison

Emmett O'Neill built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Arredondo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Arredondo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.368 compared to 4.76 and 1.709 for Emmett O'Neill. By the career numbers, Jose Arredondo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.