J. A. Happ vs. Joel Johnston — Career Comparison

J. A. Happ built a career as a starting pitcher and Joel Johnston as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. A. Happ posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.323 compared to 4.31 and 1.296 for Joel Johnston. By the career numbers, J. A. Happ had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.