Gerrit Cole vs. Sam McConnell — Career Comparison

Gerrit Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam McConnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gerrit Cole posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.18 and WHIP 1.092 compared to 3.86 and 1.714 for Sam McConnell. By the career numbers, Gerrit Cole had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.