D. J. Carrasco vs. Edgar Gonzalez — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez 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 5.92 and 1.606 for Edgar Gonzalez. By the career numbers, D. J. Carrasco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.