Francisco Cruceta vs. Justin Germano — Career Comparison

Justin Germano built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cruceta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Germano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.470 compared to 7.96 and 2.077 for Francisco Cruceta. By the career numbers, Justin Germano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.