Mark Dewey vs. José Velásquez — Career Comparison

José Velásquez built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Dewey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. José Velásquez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.25 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 3.65 and 1.474 for Mark Dewey. By the career numbers, José Velásquez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.