Caleb Freeman vs. Brandon Woodruff — Career Comparison

Brandon Woodruff built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Woodruff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.035 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Caleb Freeman. By the career numbers, Brandon Woodruff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.