Jharel Cotton vs. Mario Hollands — Career Comparison

Jharel Cotton built a career as a starting pitcher and Mario Hollands as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mario Hollands posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.447 compared to 4.5 and 1.328 for Jharel Cotton. By the career numbers, Mario Hollands had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.