Mike Bynum vs. Jordan De Jong — Career Comparison

Mike Bynum built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan De Jong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Bynum posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.73 and WHIP 1.766 compared to 8 and 1.778 for Jordan De Jong. By the career numbers, Mike Bynum had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.