Bert Cole vs. Sean Reid-Foley — Career Comparison

Bert Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Reid-Foley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Reid-Foley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.1 and WHIP 1.519 compared to 4.67 and 1.593 for Bert Cole. By the career numbers, Sean Reid-Foley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.