Alberto Castillo vs. Jose DeLeon — Career Comparison

Jose DeLeon built a career as a starting pitcher and Alberto Castillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose DeLeon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.290 compared to 4.33 and 1.541 for Alberto Castillo. By the career numbers, Jose DeLeon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.