Luis Avilan vs. Tommy de la Cruz — Career Comparison

Tommy de la Cruz built a career as a starting pitcher and Luis Avilan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy de la Cruz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.25 and WHIP 1.124 compared to 3.43 and 1.331 for Luis Avilan. By the career numbers, Tommy de la Cruz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.