Jose De Paula vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

AJ Smith-Shawver built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose De Paula as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose De Paula posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 3.77 and 1.297 for AJ Smith-Shawver. By the career numbers, Jose De Paula had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.