Jordan De Jong vs. Rankin Johnson — Career Comparison

Rankin Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan De Jong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rankin Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.227 compared to 8 and 1.778 for Jordan De Jong. By the career numbers, Rankin Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.