Jan Dukes vs. Ben Rivera — Career Comparison

Ben Rivera built a career as a starting pitcher and Jan Dukes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jan Dukes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.350 compared to 4.52 and 1.489 for Ben Rivera. By the career numbers, Jan Dukes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.