Brett Graves vs. Carlos Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Carlos Rodriguez built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Graves posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.650 compared to 6.95 and 2.000 for Carlos Rodriguez. By the career numbers, Brett Graves had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.