Jose Cano vs. Steven Okert — Career Comparison

Jose Cano built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Okert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Okert posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.181 compared to 5.09 and 1.435 for Jose Cano. By the career numbers, Steven Okert had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.