Joe DeBerry vs. Kodi Whitley — Career Comparison

Joe DeBerry built a career as a starting pitcher and Kodi Whitley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kodi Whitley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.172 compared to 5.24 and 1.642 for Joe DeBerry. By the career numbers, Kodi Whitley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.