Dennis DeBarr vs. Casey Kelly — Career Comparison

Casey Kelly built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis DeBarr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Kelly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.34 and WHIP 1.662 compared to 5.91 and 1.734 for Dennis DeBarr. By the career numbers, Casey Kelly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.