Cody Bradford vs. Steve Kent — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Kent 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 5.65 and 1.831 for Steve Kent. By the career numbers, Cody Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.