Dewon Day vs. Con Dempsey — Career Comparison

Con Dempsey built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewon Day as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Con Dempsey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.143 compared to 11.25 and 2.333 for Dewon Day. By the career numbers, Con Dempsey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.