Brennan Bernardino vs. Dave Cole — Career Comparison

Dave Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Brennan Bernardino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brennan Bernardino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.47 and WHIP 1.420 compared to 4.93 and 1.770 for Dave Cole. By the career numbers, Brennan Bernardino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.