Alberto Castillo vs. Larry Demery — Career Comparison

Larry Demery 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. Larry Demery posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.424 compared to 4.33 and 1.541 for Alberto Castillo. By the career numbers, Larry Demery had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.