David Festa vs. Ricardo Jordan — Career Comparison

David Festa built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricardo Jordan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Festa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.12 and WHIP 1.300 compared to 5.25 and 1.720 for Ricardo Jordan. By the career numbers, David Festa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.