Joe Cowley vs. Jake Newberry — Career Comparison

Joe Cowley 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. Joe Cowley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.391 compared to 4.84 and 1.613 for Jake Newberry. By the career numbers, Joe Cowley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.