Jharel Cotton vs. George Spencer — Career Comparison

Jharel Cotton built a career as a starting pitcher and George Spencer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Spencer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.5 and 1.328 for Jharel Cotton. By the career numbers, George Spencer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.