Jhoulys Chacin vs. Morris Madden — Career Comparison

Jhoulys Chacin built a career as a starting pitcher and Morris Madden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jhoulys Chacin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.354 compared to 5.91 and 2.391 for Morris Madden. By the career numbers, Jhoulys Chacin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.