Joey Cantillo vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

Joey Cantillo built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joey Cantillo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.269 compared to 4.34 and 1.382 for Travis Phelps. By the career numbers, Joey Cantillo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.