Cody Bradford vs. Barry Jones — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and Barry Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Barry Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 4.28 and 1.096 for Cody Bradford. By the career numbers, Barry Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.