Demarcus Evans vs. Rick Rhoden — Career Comparison

Rick Rhoden 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. Rick Rhoden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.337 compared to 4.75 and 1.418 for Demarcus Evans. By the career numbers, Rick Rhoden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.