Francisco Cordova vs. Jake Newberry — Career Comparison

Francisco Cordova built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Newberry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Cordova posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.347 compared to 4.84 and 1.613 for Jake Newberry. By the career numbers, Francisco Cordova had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.