Bert Cole vs. Jorge De Paula — Career Comparison

Bert Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge De Paula as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge De Paula posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.037 compared to 4.67 and 1.593 for Bert Cole. By the career numbers, Jorge De Paula had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.