Ed Donnelly vs. Eduardo Jimenez — Career Comparison

Ed Donnelly built a career as a starting pitcher and Eduardo Jimenez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Donnelly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 5.91 and 1.594 for Eduardo Jimenez. By the career numbers, Ed Donnelly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.