Mike Foltynewicz vs. José Santiago — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mike Foltynewicz and José Santiago are fairly close on the surface numbers. José Santiago posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (1.12 per nine innings vs 1.48). Mike Foltynewicz had the advantage in WHIP (1.327 vs 1.551). By the career numbers, José Santiago had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.