D. J. Carrasco vs. Max Castillo — Career Comparison

Max Castillo built a career as a starting pitcher and D. J. Carrasco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. D. J. Carrasco posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.511 compared to 5.43 and 1.391 for Max Castillo. By the career numbers, D. J. Carrasco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.