Steve Avery vs. Jorge De Paula — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge De Paula as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge De Paula posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.037 compared to 4.19 and 1.367 for Steve Avery. By the career numbers, Jorge De Paula had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.