Anthony Bender vs. Joe Gonzales — Career Comparison

Joe Gonzales built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Bender as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Bender posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.04 and WHIP 1.181 compared to 4.35 and 1.548 for Joe Gonzales. By the career numbers, Anthony Bender had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.