Jim Elam vs. Santiago Casilla — Career Comparison

Jim Elam built a career as a starting pitcher and Santiago Casilla as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Santiago Casilla posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.336 compared to 6.39 and 2.161 for Jim Elam. By the career numbers, Santiago Casilla had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.