Jordan De Jong vs. Don Wengert — Career Comparison

Don Wengert 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. Don Wengert posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.01 and WHIP 1.685 compared to 8 and 1.778 for Jordan De Jong. By the career numbers, Don Wengert had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.