Phil Dumatrait vs. Jordan Tata — Career Comparison

Jordan Tata built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Dumatrait as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Dumatrait posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.2 and WHIP 1.828 compared to 6.91 and 1.640 for Jordan Tata. By the career numbers, Phil Dumatrait had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.