Demarcus Evans vs. Jeffrey Springs — Career Comparison

Jeffrey Springs 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. Jeffrey Springs posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.240 compared to 4.75 and 1.418 for Demarcus Evans. By the career numbers, Jeffrey Springs had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.