Demarcus Evans vs. John Lamb — Career Comparison

John Lamb 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 6.25 and 1.635 for John Lamb. By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.