Bill Castro vs. Joe Margoneri — Career Comparison

Joe Margoneri built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Castro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Castro posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 4.29 and 1.643 for Joe Margoneri. By the career numbers, Bill Castro had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.