Cody Bradford vs. Hank Jones — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and Hank Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Bradford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.096 compared to 13.5 and 2.700 for Hank Jones. By the career numbers, Cody Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.