Henry Elder vs. Brett Jodie — Career Comparison

Brett Jodie built a career as a starting pitcher and Henry Elder as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Jodie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.39 and WHIP 1.579 compared to 8.1 and 2.700 for Henry Elder. By the career numbers, Brett Jodie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.