Ed Connolly vs. Vladimir Nunez — Career Comparison

Ed Connolly built a career as a starting pitcher and Vladimir Nunez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vladimir Nunez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.83 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 5.88 and 1.885 for Ed Connolly. By the career numbers, Vladimir Nunez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.