Rafael Cruz vs. Jake Newberry — Career Comparison

Rafael Cruz 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. Jake Newberry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.84 and WHIP 1.613 compared to 5.06 and 2.063 for Rafael Cruz. By the career numbers, Jake Newberry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.