Genesis Cabrera vs. Roy Witherup — Career Comparison

Roy Witherup built a career as a starting pitcher and Genesis Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Genesis Cabrera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.410 compared to 4.44 and 1.454 for Roy Witherup. By the career numbers, Genesis Cabrera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.