Connor Brogdon vs. Roy Witherup — Career Comparison

Roy Witherup built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Connor Brogdon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.36 and WHIP 1.318 compared to 4.44 and 1.454 for Roy Witherup. By the career numbers, Connor Brogdon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.