Ed Cassian vs. Kris Johnson — Career Comparison

Kris Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Cassian as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Cassian posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.45 and WHIP 1.802 compared to 5.32 and 1.817 for Kris Johnson. By the career numbers, Ed Cassian had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.