Joe Fontenot vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Joe Fontenot built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Topa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Topa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.390 compared to 6.33 and 1.805 for Joe Fontenot. By the career numbers, Justin Topa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.