Trey Hodges vs. José Santiago — Career Comparison

José Santiago built a career as a starting pitcher and Trey Hodges as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. José Santiago posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.551 compared to 4.77 and 1.616 for Trey Hodges. By the career numbers, José Santiago had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.