Larry Bradford vs. Max Castillo — Career Comparison

Max Castillo built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Bradford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Bradford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.52 and WHIP 1.370 compared to 5.43 and 1.391 for Max Castillo. By the career numbers, Larry Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.