John Ely vs. Demarcus Evans — Career Comparison

John Ely built a career as a starting pitcher and Demarcus Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Demarcus Evans posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 5.7 and 1.552 for John Ely. By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.