Cesar Cabral vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

James McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Cesar Cabral as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cesar Cabral posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.35 and WHIP 1.941 compared to 8.14 and 2.492 for James McDermott. By the career numbers, Cesar Cabral had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.